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New Orleans: Loading Cotton on the Levee (b / w photo)
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New Orleans: Loading Cotton on the Levee (b / w photo)
5225723 New Orleans: Loading Cotton on the Levee (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Cotton on the Levee. Illustration for booklet entitled New Orleans (A Wittemann, c 1896). Gravure-printed.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22777856
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Cotton Levee Loading Louisiana New Orleans
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This print captures a historic moment in New Orleans: the loading of cotton on the levee. Taken by an American photographer in the 19th century, this image is part of a private collection. The scene depicts workers laboring under the scorching Louisiana sun, as they load bales of cotton onto boats along the bustling levee. The photograph was originally used as an illustration for a booklet titled "New Orleans" published by A Wittemann around 1896. It showcases the significance of cotton trade in this vibrant city during that era. The gravure-printed image beautifully highlights the intricate details and textures of both the workers and their cargo. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into America's past, reminding us of New Orleans' rich history as one of America's major ports for cotton exportation. It symbolizes not only economic prosperity but also represents the toil and sweat endured by countless individuals who contributed to shaping this great nation. As we admire this photograph, we are transported back in time, witnessing firsthand how commerce thrived on these shores. It serves as a testament to human resilience and ingenuity while shedding light on an important chapter in American history.
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