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Salt mines, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Salt mines, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Salt mines, c1893. Men working in salt mine
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This photograph, titled "Salt Mines, c1893" by Frances Benjamin Johnston, offers a glimpse into the industrious world of American salt mining during the late 19th century. The monochrome image, likely a cyanotype, portrays a group of men at work deep within the salt mines of the United States. Dressed in heavy clothing and hats, they laboriously extract salt from the cavernous, blue-tinged walls of the mine. The men, some with picks in hand and others shoveling salt into baskets, appear focused and determined, their faces etched with the grit and tenacity of their daily toil. The Salt Mines, located in an unspecified region of the country, represent the industrial might and resourcefulness of the United States during this era. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort and ingenuity required to extract essential resources from the earth. The photograph, held in the prestigious Library of Congress, is a testament to the rich heritage of American history and the enduring legacy of Frances Benjamin Johnston's work. Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) was a pioneering American photographer, best known for her documentation of historic sites and buildings. Her extensive body of work, which includes over 11,000 images, provides a valuable record of the architectural and cultural history of the United States. This image of the salt mines, taken in the 1890s, is but one example of her remarkable ability to capture the essence of a bygone era.
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