Item 4: Deadening Worms in Silk Cocoons by Steam, Antioch
File — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Turkish and Syrian workers at a silk factory in Antioch, Syria are shown deadening worms using steaming trays. During the deadening process, cocoons containing a partially formed chrysalis are placed onto trays and steamed in order to kill the chysalis. In the foreground, a young Turkish boy is seen turning over cocoons to be cooled. Meadville, Pa.: Keystone View Company, ca. 1900-1920. 18 x 8.5 cm.
Format: Stereoptic print.
Dates
- 1842-2003
Language of Materials
Collection material in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
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Extent
6.33 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository
Contact:
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Ithaca NY 14853