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American Vineyard Company photographs [graphic].
BANC PIC 1955.023--PIC; BANC PIC 1955.023--PIC
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Title:
American Vineyard Company photographsCreator/Contributor:
American Vineyard Company, creatorCreator/Contributor:
American Vineyard CoAbstract:
Promotional photographs depicting vineyards of the American Vineyard Co., which specialized in the production and packaging
of raisins in Fresno and Kings counties of California's San Joaquin Valley. Photographs illustrate various aspects of the
raisin trade, including picking and curing of grapes, pruning of vines, and packing of raisins. Many farm workers are depicted
throughout. Panoramic photographs highlight the size of the vineyards and their Central Valley setting. Accompanying brochure,
produced to attract investors, is illustrated with some of the photographs. Also includes apparently unrelated photograph
depicting aerial view of unidentified lake, reservoir or bay.
Date:
ca. 1900-1907 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caAmerican Vineyard Company -- Pictorial works
Raisins -- California -- San Joaquin Valley -- Photographs
Agricultural laborers -- California -- San Joaquin Valley -- Photographs
Vineyards -- California -- San Joaquin Valley -- Pictorial works
Raisin industry -- California -- Pictorial works
San Joaquin Valley (Calif.) -- Pictorial works
Note:
Most photographs bear stamp: From American Vineyard Co., 58 Sutter Street, San Francisco, Cal. Many photographs are captioned
and dated 1907.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Includes 1 album (containing 23 prints) and 4 copy negatives. Count includes multiple copies of some views.
Includes 5 panoramic photographs cut into sections (for the purpose of folding) and backed with linen.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Transferred from the American Seedless Raisin Company records (BANC MSS C-G 181).
Type:
graphicPanoramic photographs.
Physical Description:
graphic
photoprint
1 box (46 photographic prints) and 1 oversized photographic print : b&w ; various sizes.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC PIC 1955.023--PIC
BANC PIC 1955.023--PIC
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.