Interior of a butcher shop

Title

Interior of a butcher shop

Description

Black and white image depicting the interior of a butcher shop. Two women weigh what appear to be organ meats on a scale in the foreground, while two men package other cuts of meat in the far background. Rolls of butcher paper and boxes of meat and other goods take up the middle of the image. This image is part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer for many years, and he also collected other photographers work which depicted daily life in the area.

Date Created

circa 1950-1960s

Subject

Butchers
Women--employment
Economic History

Medium

gelatin silver negatives

Identifier

WCMpic_014361

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection