Item 9: Silk Worm Cocoons in Nests--Spinning Finished and Cocoons Ready for Manufacturer, Japan
File — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Image of female workers with silkworm cocoons that have finished spinning and are ready for manufacturer. Workers are seen touching and carrying the trays containing the cocoons. Once spinning is completed, a small number of cocoons will be chosen to hatch into moths, while the rest will be heated and the silk will be reeled off. Meadville, Pa.: Keystone View Company, ca. 1900-1920. 17.75 x 8.75 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