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Title
D107852-2
Date(s)
- 1957-07-01 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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A cargo of sisal is being unloaded from a ship on July 1, 1957. Sisal is a strong, durable white fiber used especially for hard fiber cordage and twine. The word originates from Yucatan, Mexico, where Sisal was a port. Apparently the fibers can be used for bedding (i.e. mattresses). Sepia photograph ordered by Sound Mattress & Felt Co.
Agaves; Hoisting machinery; Shipping--Tacoma;