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Image Not Available for The giant steam shovel at work. One is surprised that this large piece of equipment can be transported to such a remote area.
The giant steam shovel at work. One is surprised that this large piece of equipment can be transported to such a remote area.
Image Not Available for The giant steam shovel at work. One is surprised that this large piece of equipment can be transported to such a remote area.

The giant steam shovel at work. One is surprised that this large piece of equipment can be transported to such a remote area.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 16.7 x 22.6 cm (6 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/7348
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for As one can see, areas on the transparency are not mapped in the standard 1:25 scale yet, indicating that a lot of work is still required.
As one can see, areas on the transparency are not mapped in the standard 1:25 scale yet, indicating that a lot of work is still required.
Presse-Photo
1930s
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Image Not Available for This practical and nice looking coffee mill is operated electrically and can easily be transported to any place.
This practical and nice looking coffee mill is operated electrically and can easily be transported to any place.
Presse-Photo
October 19 1938
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Image Not Available for One is surprised at the warden's lack of concern with handling the snakes with his bare hands, but notices he wears heavy leather boots on his feet.
One is surprised at the warden's lack of concern with handling the snakes with his bare hands, but notices he wears heavy leather boots on his feet.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The excavator shovel at work.
The excavator shovel at work.
Presse-Photo
1930s
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Image Not Available for Example in the museum of Natural History in New York City showing the cross-section of a giant "sequoia" tree which can be found in California. This tree is 1341 years old.
Example in the museum of Natural History in New York City showing the cross-section of a giant "sequoia" tree which can be found in California. This tree is 1341 years old.
Presse-Photo
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Image Not Available for Preliminary work on the canyon walls of the Colorado River in preparation for the construction of the Hoover Dam. One can see the two diversion tunnels for the river on either side of the photograph
Preliminary work on the canyon walls of the Colorado River in preparation for the construction of the Hoover Dam. One can see the two diversion tunnels for the river on either side of the photograph
Presse-Photo
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Image Not Available for Panel board in one of Dupont Company's remote control plant shows how one worker can control the complete chemical process
Panel board in one of Dupont Company's remote control plant shows how one worker can control the complete chemical process
United States Information Services
January 1 1962
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Image Not Available for One of the most important areas of learning is in the kitchen. The students are tested by the teacher with practical work.
One of the most important areas of learning is in the kitchen. The students are tested by the teacher with practical work.
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1930s
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Image Not Available for Mountains of baggage lie ready to be transported off the ocean liner.
Mountains of baggage lie ready to be transported off the ocean liner.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Indian guests are transported to their hotel by gondola.
Indian guests are transported to their hotel by gondola.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Baggage is transported by a simple slide from the ocean liner to the dock.
Baggage is transported by a simple slide from the ocean liner to the dock.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Cotton is transported by horse and wagon from the Australian plantation to the railroad station.
Cotton is transported by horse and wagon from the Australian plantation to the railroad station.
Presse-Photo
1930s
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