Tobacco Cutting in the Field, c. 1922

In a black-and-white photograph, several men are working in a field of tobacco plants, wearing hats and traditional clothing, diligently tending to crops under an overcast sky. The landscape is dotted with bare and leafy trees, giving a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the past.

In a black-and-white photograph, several men are working in a field of tobacco plants, wearing hats and traditional clothing, diligently tending to crops under an overcast sky. The landscape is dotted with bare and leafy trees, giving a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the past.

Name/Title

Tobacco Cutting in the Field, c. 1922

Entry/Object ID

1979.2.39

Description

Workers cut and bundle large tobacco leaves in a field.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Monochrome

Category

Vault, Historical, People, Plants and Nature, Landscape

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

16 in

Width

20 in