Item 21: No. 21. One of the Proximity Cotton Mill sewing classes, Greensboro, N.C., 1909

H.C. White Co., N. Bennington, Vt. Gelatin silver print. No. 21 in a set of 25 stereocards. Text on reverse: "Sewing classes are organized at both mills. In addition to the plain sewing, instruction is given in knitting, embroidery, drawn-work, crocheting and other forms of needle work. Many of the girls are enabled to make their own dresses. Classes are also organized in basketry and raffia work, stenciling and rug-making. Each spring, the company encourages the beautifying of the homes by offering cash prizes and distributing grass seeds, flowers and shrubs to competitors." The Proximity Manufacturing Company operated the Proximity and White Oak Cotton Mills, both of which made denim. 17.75 x 8.75 cm.

Format: Stereoptic print.