Item 27: Natives Spinning Coir Yarn
Scope and Contents
Black and white image shows a man using a manual spinning machine on the far left. Other men are standing in line with raw material ready to be spun. The scene is outdoors and palm trees are in the background. Coir is the fiber obtained from the outer husk of the Indian or Cingalese cocoanut. The coarser stock is used in brushes; the better quality in rope and cocoa matting. Based on the dress of the men and the scenery, this scene is most likely in India. Carter's Series No. 27. [Printed in Britain.] [no earlier than 1902] 13.75 x 8.75 cm.
Format: Postcard.
Dates
- 1842-2003
Language of Materials
Collection material in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
6.33 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository