#merced

2026-01-31

Bean thresher. Mechanized agriculture between Turlock and Merced, California

#Turlock #Merced #California #second #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177632

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of two individuals operating large machinery in what appears to be an agricultural or industrial setting. The prominent figure is wearing protective gear, including goggles and overalls with rolled-up sleeves, suggesting they are engaged in labor-intensive work. This person stands on top of the machine holding onto metal rods for stability while their foot rests against a moving belt mechanism.

The second individual is slightly out of focus but appears to be working at another part of the machinery or observing from a distance. The equipment looks like an old-fashioned threshing machine, used in agriculture for separating grains from husks and stems during harvest time. It's mounted on wheels with large tires suitable for rough terrain commonly found in rural settings.

The sky is clear without any visible clouds, indicating it might be taken at midday or early afternoon when the sun would cast harsh shadows, which are apparent in this image. The machinery shows signs of wear and rust, suggesting that it has been used extensively over time.

There's a date "5-28/39" inscribed on the bottom right corner, possibly indicating when the photo was taken or its sequence number within a collection. In addition to the main equipment described above, there are smaller mechanical components visible around them like belts and pulleys th [...]
2026-01-31

Bean thresher. Mechanized agriculture between Turlock and Merced, California

#Turlock #Merced #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177632

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of individuals working on an agricultural field with mechanized farming equipment. There are five people visible, four operating the machinery and one observing or assisting.

Three men are seated atop large wheels at opposite ends of what appears to be a bean thresher machine, pushing it through the field using long-handled levers or rakes. Their attire suggests manual labor in an agricultural setting: hats for sun protection, boots, rolled-up pants likely to prevent dirt and debris from clinging to them.

Two additional men are on the ground near one end of the machinery's trailer bed. One is standing with a tool that looks like a pitchfork used for moving crops or hay, while the other appears to be guiding or controlling the machine using levers connected to it.

The equipment includes large wheels and what seems to be a hopper at its rear where collected grains are likely deposited. The field has been recently plowed but is not yet sown with seeds; the soil shows signs of recent agricultural activity, such as rows being created for planting crops or ruts from previous machinery operation.

Inscription on photo:
- 5 -2089-A
- S -613P- A

The source suggests that this photograph was taken during mechanized agriculture between Turlock and Merced in California.

On the Merced--Southern Miwok c1924.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Miwok man holding spear, sitting on boulder in a creek.

#Merced #SouthernMiwok #Curtis #EdwardS #Miwok #NativeAmerican #EdwardSCurtis #American #theUnitedStates #NorthAmerican #Indian #LoeperCollection #1920-1930 #California #Clothing&dress #SaclanIndians #undefined

loc.gov/item/98502529/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an indigenous person, likely from the Miwok tribe, as indicated by the reference in the provided information. The individual appears to be sitting on a large rock beside a flowing creek or river. They are holding what seems to be a spear or fishing rod with one hand while grasping something that could possibly be food with their other hand.
The person is wearing minimal clothing and has long hair, which suggests they might belong to an earlier period in history when such attire was common among indigenous tribes in the region. The surroundings include dense vegetation and various rocks along the water's edge, creating a natural setting typical of Native American landscapes during that time. This photograph captures a moment of quietude or daily activity within this person’s life as they engage with their environment.
The image is credited to Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), an American photographer known for his documentation and portrayal of various indigenous peoples in the United States through photographs, which were published under titles such "American Nudes" and books like "The North American Indian," among others that sought to preserve cultural heritage as well as artistic expression. The photograph is noted with a reference code from Loeper Collection (LZ-20371) on its bottom right corner.

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