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Cotton gin at Dahomey, between 1890 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
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Cotton gin at Dahomey, between 1890 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Cotton gin at Dahomey, between 1890 and 1906
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8 X 10 In Cotton Cotton Gin Dahomey Machine Machinery Silver Gelatin Glass Transparency Traditional Craft Transparency Afro American Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This intriguing photograph captures three men at work inside a cotton gin in Dahomey, West Africa, between 1890 and 1906. The cotton gin, an essential machine in the American cotton industry, was introduced to Africa during the late 19th century, revolutionizing the cotton production process. In this image, the men, likely local laborers, are seen carefully tending to the cotton as it passes through the gin's teeth, separating the seeds from the fibers. The machine, a symbol of industrialization and progress, is housed indoors, suggesting the establishment of a more modern cotton industry in the region. The black and white, silver gelatin glass transparency, taken by an unknown photographer for Detroit Publishing Company, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intersection of traditional craft and new technology in Africa during the early 1900s. The image, titled "Cotton gin at Dahomey," is a testament to the global impact of the cotton industry and the men who labored to make it thrive.
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