Name/Title
WALNUT GRADING IN CALIFORNIAEntry/Object ID
2005.73.1.1Description
WALNUT GRADING IN CALIFORNIA, ca. 1910.
Color: Green, BLue, Yellow
The postcard shows a group of walnut workers. The background shows rows of walnut trees and wooden crates filled with picked walnuts. Toward the left of the postcard is a man wearing a suite and standing next to be a scale. Farther left is a lady seated near sacks of walnuts. On the right are two men standing besides a wooden container filled with walnuts. At the bottom of the postcard is writing in red ink that states, "Walnut Grading in California." The back of the postcard has a blank space for a message. To the far left edge reads, "M. Rieder, Publ., Los Angeles, Cal. /Hand Colored in Germany. No. 6522." Underneath the words, "POST CARDS/ ("POSTAL CARD - /CARTE POSTALE"). To the upper right edge is a place for a once cent, domestic postage stamp or a foreign two cents stamp. Although the postcard shows damages such as abrasions to the corners, surface soiling, discoloration to the print and foxing, it is in good condition.Lexicon
Search Terms
Agricultural laborers--California, Orchards--California, Walnuts--California, Walnut industry--California