Men standing beneath a shelter at a well
Title |
Men standing beneath a shelter at a well |
Description |
Five men standing under the roof of a crude structure protecting a well; they are filling glass bottles with water. The man at center appears to be holding a dipper. The water is being drawn mechanically by bucket. Two African Americans and a young boy stand in the background. |
Historical note |
Throughout history, water wells were a significant aspect of society. Towns and settlements grew up around wells, and were often considered a meeting place for villagers. Numerous literary references to wells can be found in poems, stories, and even in the Bible. |
Date |
approximately 1900-1912 |
Collection name |
Earl S. Miers River Photograph Collection |
Subjects |
Men African Americans Shelters Wells |
Accession number |
908 |
Owning Institution |
Tennessee State Library and Archives |
ID# |
33015 |
Digital Type |
Still Image |
Digital Format |
Image/jp2 |
Media Type |
Photographs |
Copyright |
No copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Ordering Information |
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