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Apalachicola Shuckers: 1909

January 1909. "Oyster shuckers at Apalachicola, Florida. This work is carried on by many young boys during busy seasons. This is a dull year so only a few youngsters were in evidence." View full size. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine.

January 1909. "Oyster shuckers at Apalachicola, Florida. This work is carried on by many young boys during busy seasons. This is a dull year so only a few youngsters were in evidence." View full size. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine.

 

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Aw shucks!

Well, as far as I can tell, at least 3 of them are sitting on buckets... but I would guess that the actual shucking goes on indoors.

Oyster Shuckers

This photo is a little puzzling. I don't see any receptacles for the oysters. Are the workers just posed on this pile of shells to take advantage of the natural light?

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