In this black and white historical photograph, a person in work clothes bends over a rural field, tending to rows of young plants with what appears to be a hoe, while a line of trees and simple farm buildings stand in the background under an overcast sky.
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dc.identifier.other: N# 1195
dc.subject: Agriculture--Crops--Apples--Orchards;
dc.title: Young Orchard with Watermelons
dc.creator: Colville
dc.description.abstract: Tract of young orchard with watermelons planted between the rows. Yield was 175 tons which sold for $10.00 per ton.
dc.date.created: 3/25/2003
dc.coverage.spatial: Zillah
dc.format.medium: Photograph,B&W,
dc.date.accessioned: 1/16/1991
dc.contributor: Lambert, Lenore
dc.format.extent: 8 x 10 in.
dc.subject.other: Apple orchards; Apple trees; Watermelons; Plants;
dcterms.hasFormat: Volume1\1991126005.tif
detailed_description: The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural scene. In the foreground, there is a person bending over, seemingly engaged in agricultural work. The individual appears to be wearing a long-sleeved shirt and dark pants, and they are using a tool that could be a hoe or a similar implement.
The person is in the process of planting, as indicated by the rows of plants that are neatly arranged in the field. The plants are small and appear to be young, suggesting that the photograph was taken early in the growing season. The field itself is a mix of dirt and sparse vegetation, indicating that it is a working farm.
In the background, there is a line of trees that could be part of a hedge or a windbreak. Beyond the trees, there is a line of buildings that are partially obscured by the trees. The buildings appear to be of a simple, utilitarian design, typical of agricultural structures.
The sky is overcast, with no visible clouds, and the lighting in the photograph is even, suggesting that the photo was taken on a cloudy day. The overall impression is one of a quiet, industrious moment in the daily life of a farmer.
The metadata provided with the image indicates that it is a historical photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the clothing and the equipment used. The presence of watermelons between the rows of plants suggests that this was a mixed-crop farm, where different types of plants were grown together for various purposes, such as food and ornamentation. The yield mentioned in the metadata is 175 tons, which would have been a significant amount for the time, indicating that the farm was likely quite productive.
concise_description: In this black and white historical photograph, a person in work clothes bends over a rural field, tending to rows of young plants with what appears to be a hoe, while a line of trees and simple farm buildings stand in the background under an overcast sky.