The "Best bottle-stopper-grinder in America" and, after fifty yrs. of the same work he insists it is still interesting work.

The "Best bottle-stopper-grinder in America" and, after fifty yrs. of the same work he insists it is still interesting work.

Photograph

Lewis W. Hine

Maker
American, 1874–1940

The "Best bottle-stopper-grinder in America" and, after fifty yrs. of the same work he insists it is still interesting work.

1937
Gelatin silver print
11.8 x 16.9 cm.
Gift of the Photo League Lewis Hine Memorial Committee
1978.0726.0037
Inscriptions verso-(rubberstamp) "Property of National Research Project of the
W.P.A. Room 917 - 12 S. 12th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Not To Be
Reproduced Before Jan. 1938." "Photo-study by Lewis W. Hine for
National Research Project of WPA 12 S. 12th St. Philadelphia, Pa."
(typed) "The 'Best bottle-stopper-grinder in America' and, after fifty
yrs. of the same work he insists it is still interesting work. 1937."
(in pencil) "408"
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