Geo. Unit No. 19C – Philippines – Removing the Fibers from Abaca.

Geo. Unit No. 19C – Philippines – Removing the Fibers from Abaca.

Creator : Keystone View Co.Date Created: [undated] – 1906Accession No: ROJR-002242Citation: Stereoviews binder 5, p. 23Location: ROJR-001685 to ROJR-002318 FINALROJR-002242F b8p.jpgNotes: Keystone #K10036. Filipino men strip the layers or “bast” containing Abaca fibers (used in making rope and cloth) from a tree in a plantation for the Manila hemp industry,

ROJR Stereoviews – Series 2.Type: Medium: 1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph. 9 x 18 cm.Subject 1: Abaca industry — Philippines — 1900-1910.Subject 2: Laborers — Philippines –1900-1910.Subject 3: Abaca (Fiber) — Philippines.Actual Image Location: Call Number: ROJR-002242Cataloger: GERRY