County Road Crew Near Hoodsport - c. 1895
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At first glance this group portrait appears to be a very diverse logging crew, but a second look reveals that in addition to saws and peaveys, many shovels and grub hoes are visible.
At first glance this group portrait appears to be a very diverse logging crew, but a second look reveals that in addition to saws and peaveys, many shovels and grub hoes are visible.
The clincher is a handwritten title on the original print, that refers to this as "W. V. Martins's County Road Crew". Some members of the crew are listed by name, along with the statement "The rest are Indians". The Native American men are likely from the nearby Skokomish Reservation.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
| Photographer | Mitchell Studio |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington State |
| Subject | Construction, Group Portraits, Logging, Native Americans, Road Work |
| Decade | 1890s |
| Print Maker | Old Oregon |
| Original Type | Boudoir Card |
| Size of Original | 4.2 x 7.0 inches |
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