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Fine Art Print : Waiting at the Cotton Gin - Memphis, Tennessee
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Waiting at the Cotton Gin - Memphis, Tennessee
Waiting at the Cotton Gin - Memphis, Tennessee. A cotton gin is a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds Date: circa 1910
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the rich history of the American South with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Waiting at the Cotton Gin - Memphis, Tennessee' from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to circa 1910. Witness the intricate process of cotton ginning as workers carefully tend to the machinery, separating fibers from seeds. The atmospheric scene, filled with the rustic charm of the era, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those who appreciate the beauty of bygone eras. Bring this piece of American history into your home or office and let the story of the cotton gin unfold.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.3cm (23.4" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Waiting at the Cotton Gin: A Snapshot of Rural Life in Memphis, Tennessee, Circa 1910 This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment in time at a cotton gin in Memphis, Tennessee, during the early 20th century. The cotton gin, an essential machine in the American textile industry, was used to quickly and efficiently separate cotton fibers from their seeds. In the image, several wagons and carts are lined up, waiting their turn to be processed by the gin. Farmers from the surrounding rural areas brought their raw cotton to the gin to be separated and prepared for sale to textile mills in the United States and other cotton-producing states. The mechanical gin, a symbol of the industrial revolution in agriculture, revolutionized the cotton industry and made it a major economic force in the southern United States. The scene is bustling with activity, with men and boys working to unload the cotton from the wagons and load it into the gin. Others stand around, waiting their turn or taking a break from the labor-intensive work. The air is thick with the scent of freshly picked cotton, and the sound of the gin's machinery can be heard in the background. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of rural America during a time when agriculture was a dominant industry. It also highlights the importance of the cotton gin in the cotton industry and its role in shaping the economic landscape of the southern United States.
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