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    Harvesting Tobacco, c. 1884 - c. 1917, by Kerry and Co, Sydney; Kerry, Charles H., courtesy of Powerhouse Museum.

Title
Chinese farm workers harvesting tobacco
Date
c. 1884 - c. 1917
Place
Australia - New South Wales - Tumut?
External Url
http://www.phm.gov.au/tyrrell/show.php?id=102

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    Title
    Harvesting Tobacco
    Description

    The image depicts Chinese farm workers harvesting tobacco, possibly in the Tumut area. Three Chinese men are depicted in the centre of the image. They are carrying poles on their shoulders which are loaded with tobacco leaves. The land immediately around the men is completely cleared. A crop, possibly tobacco can be seen in the background of the image. A forested area is depicted in the far background and a building can also be seen in this area. The faint outline of mountains can also be seen in the far background of the image.

    Date
    c. 1884 - c. 1917
    Type
    catalogue record + digital image
    Form
    Silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The caption, studio number and studio mark are inscribed on the reverse of the negative. 55/51 Tyrrell Inventory Number, 653 Kerry Studio Number
    Creator
    Kerry and Co, Sydney; Kerry, Charles H.
    Control
    85/1284-351; 55/51 Tyrrell Inventory Number, 653 Kerry Studio Number
    Source

    Tyrrell Collection, c. 1884 - c. 1917, http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/tyrrell; Powerhouse Museum. Details

    Rights
    Reproduction rights owned by the Powerhouse Museum.

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Title
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Note
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Created: 3 May 2003, Last modified: 11 October 2005