Plantation Worker Collection

Cutting sugar cane, Baton Rouge, La. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Cutting sugar cane, Baton Rouge, La. between 1900 and 1920

Migratory cotton picker with her baby, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Migratory cotton picker with her baby, 1939

Migratory cotton workers, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Migratory cotton workers, 1939

Allen Plantation operated by Natchitoches Farmstead Association, a cooperative established... 1940
Allen Plantation operated by Natchitoches Farmstead Association, a cooperative established through the cooperation of F. S. A. Louisiana, August 1940

Picking cotton. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Picking cotton. 1902

Picking and weighing cotton, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Picking and weighing cotton, 1872

Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882

Weighing bales of cotton, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Weighing bales of cotton, 1882

Women being transported from Memphis, Tennessee to an Arkansas plantation, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Women being transported from Memphis, Tennessee to an Arkansas plantation

Ona Large Rubber Tree Plantation near Suva, Fiji Island - Hindu Laborer Gathering the Sap or Latex from a Scored Tree, c1930s. From " Tour of the World"

The Cotton Harvest; Rio De Janeiro and the Organ Mountains, 1875. Creator: Thomas Woodbine Hinchliff
The Cotton Harvest; Rio De Janeiro and the Organ Mountains, 1875. [Plantation workers in Brazil]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Bayou Bourbeau plantation operated by Bayou Bourbeau Farmstead Assoc... Natchitoches, La. 1940
Bayou Bourbeau plantation operated by Bayou Bourbeau Farmstead Association, a cooperative established through the cooperation of FSA [Farm Security Administration], Natchitoches, Louisiana

Husking Coconuts - a Familiar Scene in the Great Coconut Country near Pagsanjan, Island of Luzon, P.I. c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

In a Queensland Sugar Plantation, 1901. Creator: Unknown
In a Queensland Sugar Plantation, 1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

A Sugar Cane Plantation, 1916. Artist: Valentine & Sons
A Sugar Cane Plantation, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Banana Plantation, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Pepper Plantation, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Cocoa, 1. - Cacao Tree, Trinidad, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Cocoa, 2. - Opening the Pods, Trinidad, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Opening cocoa pods, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, c1900s. Artist: Strong
Opening cocoa pods, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, c1900s. Published by Davidson & Todd Ltd (Trinidad). (Colorised black and white print)

Cane-Cutters in Jamaica, 1891. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

Arbeiter beim Anschneiden eines Gummibaumes (Spiralschnitt ist unwirtschaftlich und wird nicht mehr)
Arbeiter beim Anschneiden eines Gummibaumes (Spiralschnitt ist unwirtschaftlich und wird nicht mehr angewandt), 1926. Worker cutting a rubber tree

Rubber, 1. Tapping the Trees, Ceylon, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Cane Cutting, c1930. Cane Cutting, Trinidad

Pineapple plantation, Australia, 1928. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Australia, 2nd series

Train Load of Sugar Cane leaving the field, Cuba, 1915

Corte de Canna. - Gathering Sugarcane. Cuba, c1900
Corte de Canna. - Gathering Sugarcane. Cuba, 1900

Cuba: Vega de tabaco. Tobacco Plantation, c1900s

Drying cocoa, Trinidad, c1900s

Women tending young sugar canes in Jamaica, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A wooden, horse-powered suger cane crushing mill, West Indies, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Collecting cocoa, Venezuela, 1892. From Cocoa: All About It by Historicus. (London, 1892)

Packing and weighing tea for export on a Ceylon (Sri Lanka) estate, 1905

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"Ona Large Rubber Tree Plantation near Suva, Fiji Island - Hindu Laborer Gathering: A vibrant scene unfolds on the rubber tree plantation as Hindu laborers come together to carry out their daily tasks. Their colorful attire and lively conversations add a touch of cultural richness to the serene surroundings. " "The Cotton Harvest; Rio De Janeiro and the Organ Mountains, 1875: Thomas Woodbine Hinchliff's masterpiece captures the essence of hard work and determination as workers meticulously gather cotton in the picturesque landscape of Rio De Janeiro. The towering Organ Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop, symbolizing nature's harmony with human endeavors. " "Bayou Bourbeau plantation operated by Bayou Bourbeau Farmstead Assoc. . Natchitoches, La. 1940: Marion Post Wolcott skillfully portrays life on Bayou Bourbeau plantation, where African American workers navigate through rows of crops under the scorching Louisiana sun. This poignant image sheds light on their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. " "Pity the Poor Negro. , c. 1827 (w / c on paper and prickwork): Through delicate watercolor strokes and intricate prickwork details, this artwork evokes empathy for enslaved individuals working tirelessly on plantations during an era stained with injustice. It serves as a powerful reminder of our shared history and calls for compassion towards those who suffered. " "A Bamboo Grove, 1891: In this enchanting depiction of a bamboo grove, an unknown artist transports us to a tranquil corner where plantation workers find solace amidst nature's embrace. The interplay between light and shadow creates an ethereal atmosphere that invites contemplation. " "Husking Coconuts - a Familiar Scene in the Great Coconut Country near Pagsanjan, Island of Luzon: As coconut palms sway gently in the breeze, skilled hands deftly husk coconuts against a backdrop painted by Mother Nature herself. This familiar scene showcases the labor-intensive process behind the beloved coconut industry.