IRRIGATING AN ORANGE GROVE, CALIFORNIA

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"IRRIGATING AN ORANGE GROVE, CALIFORNIA"

Entry/Object ID

2004.447.1.1

Description

"IRRIGATING AN ORANGE GROVE, CALIFORNIA," ca. 1900. Color: Black, White The stereoscopic photograph shows a man working on a portion of a California orange grove. He appears to be holding a tool to help irrigate the soil. Rows of orange trees can be seen as well as the length of the irrigation ditches. To the left side of the stereoscopic photo is a caption that states the publisher, "THE UNIVERSAL PHOTO ART CO./ C.H. GRAVES, PUBLISHER, PHILA., U.S.A." To the right side is another caption which states the offices of the publishers, "PHILADELPHIA, NAPERVILLE, ILL., NEW YORK, LONDON, PARIS, HAMBURG." It is in good condition with only slight abrasion damage, soiling and light discoloration found.

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Search Terms

Irrigation--California, Orange industry--California, Oranges--California, Orchards--California, Water-supply--California

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Stereoscopic Photographs