Carpet Making
Title
Carpet Making
Description
The photo depicts a gentleman standing in front of a carpet making machine. The carpet industry predominated over other tactile industries. "In 1882, 141 Kensington carpet firms in the 19th and 31st Wards employed over 6,000 individuals and were valued at over $12 million." - Workshop of the World
Source
Workshop of the World - Philadelphia
Date
c. 1882
Contributor
Brad Nehls Jr.
Rights
Workshop of the World
Original Format
Photo
Files
Citation
“Carpet Making,” Philly Immigration, accessed November 19, 2024, https://phillyimmigration.nunncenter.net/items/show/243.