Name/Title
W. T. Caswell Cotton GinEntry/Object ID
1998.10.0075Description
Black and white photograph depicting the Austin Cotton Gin, owned by W. T. Caswell and located on the west side of Chicon Street in Austin, Texas. The image shows horse-drawn wagons loaded with cotton bales assembled at the gin, while workers pose for the camera along the processing platform. Hand-crank loading cranes used to move and stack cotton bales are visible, illustrating the mechanized handling of cotton prior to shipment.Photograph Details
Subject Place
City
AustinState/Province
TexasCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCollection
Photograph CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1900Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Excellent