Historical Labor in Industry

Depictions of early labor activities including gold mining and lumber work. Features black and white historical photographs capturing rugged environments and workers.

A shaduf or shadoof being used to raise water, Egypt, late 1880s. The shaduf has been used for irrigation for at least as early as 1500 BC. Photograph. Water supply. Agriculture.
A shaduf or shadoof being used to raise water, Egypt, late 1880s. The shaduf has been used for irrigation for at least as early as 1500 BC. Photograph. Water supply. Agriculture.