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Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7. Creator: Unknown
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Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7. Creator: Unknown
Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7
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8 X 10 In Dock Dock Worker Dock Workers Docker Dockers Docks Dockyard Dry Plate Negative Longshoreman Longshoremen Passenger Ship Prop Ship Building Shipbuilder Shipbuilding Stevedore Stevedores Support View To Land Wharf Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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Eastern States on the Ways, Dec. 7, 1901
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is an evocative photograph capturing the bustling activity of a dockyard in the early 1900s. The image, taken on December 7, 1901, depicts the SS Eastern States, a passenger ship, nestled in the waters of a dockyard. Surrounding the ship are men at work, engaged in various tasks essential to the ship's launch. Longshoremen and stevedores, dressed in heavy work clothes, can be seen loading and unloading cargo from the ship. Dock workers, some with their backs to the camera, are busy securing ropes and other equipment. A shipbuilder, perhaps the captain or owner of the vessel, stands proudly at the bow of the ship, overseeing the proceedings. The dock, teeming with activity, is a testament to the industrious spirit of the era. The photograph, a dry plate negative, was likely taken by an unknown photographer for Detroit Publishing Company, a prominent publisher of postcards and photographs during the early 20th century. The image is now part of the extensive collection of the Library of Congress, a national treasure trove of American history. The scene portrayed in the photograph is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the United States was rapidly industrializing and expanding its maritime transportation capabilities. The photograph's timeless composition and the raw energy of the men at work make it a compelling piece of American heritage art, offering a glimpse into the country's industrial past.
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