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Image Not Available for A man and his son travel around town with a horse and cart calling out for people to buy their melons.
A man and his son travel around town with a horse and cart calling out for people to buy their melons.
Image Not Available for A man and his son travel around town with a horse and cart calling out for people to buy their melons.

A man and his son travel around town with a horse and cart calling out for people to buy their melons.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.6 x 16.3 cm (9 5/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/6894
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Young boys yell out to their friends on the docks to catch the air-bound melons
Young boys yell out to their friends on the docks to catch the air-bound melons
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A young girl selling melons hopes her customer is pleased with their purchase.
A young girl selling melons hopes her customer is pleased with their purchase.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A chain of boys stand in a row to unload the melons from the boats by throwing them to each other (wager)
A chain of boys stand in a row to unload the melons from the boats by throwing them to each other (wager)
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The weight, distance and goal are all considered when throwing the melons from the boats to the docks.
The weight, distance and goal are all considered when throwing the melons from the boats to the docks.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Hundreds of thousands of melons are unloaded from boats daily.
Hundreds of thousands of melons are unloaded from boats daily.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Young boys unload the melons by playing "ball" with each other.
Young boys unload the melons by playing "ball" with each other.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Two Jewish men, one weighting and slicing water melons.
Two Jewish men, one weighting and slicing water melons.
Eva Tropper
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for New techniques have turned the Imperial Valley desert into a plant growing expanse, workers sort melons in sheds before shipment
New techniques have turned the Imperial Valley desert into a plant growing expanse, workers sort melons in sheds before shipment
United States Information Service (USIS)
Photograph
Image Not Available for Fresh melon for breakfast!
Fresh melon for breakfast!
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Ancient statute of a man and his horse.
Ancient statute of a man and his horse.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for He starts his day early, delivering Weisse beer to all the thirst corners of the town. He has supplied his customers for years and even though his job is strenuous he is always bright and cheery.
He starts his day early, delivering Weisse beer to all the thirst corners of the town. He has supplied his customers for years and even though his job is strenuous he is always bright and cheery.
Presse-Photo
c. 1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for The owner of the horses proudly shows the other passengers ribbons and medals won by his horses in earlier tournaments.
The owner of the horses proudly shows the other passengers ribbons and medals won by his horses in earlier tournaments.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
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