The image is a black and white photograph showing an individual working with hops. The person, presumably male due to the visible attire, stands on top of a wooden ladder or stand amidst hop plants in what appears to be a sunny outdoor setting. He is engaged in picking or inspecting the hop cones which are hanging from the vines above him. The worker wears casual clothing consisting of a light-colored shirt and darker pants, suggesting practical workwear suited for agricultural tasks. His focus is directed towards one particular part of the plant where he reaches out with his right hand to manipulate or pick something. Behind him, multiple hop plants laden with cones are visible against a clear sky backdrop. The structure supporting these plants extends into the upper edges of the frame and includes what seems like wires possibly used for additional support or training purposes in hops cultivation. The photograph is labeled "TOP38-E" at the bottom right corner, which could indicate its cataloging number within an archive. Additionally, there's a mention that this image was taken near Independence, Polk County, Oregon as per caption information linked to it on an external source website.
Hop vine and hop picker. Near Independence, Polk County, Oregon. See general caption number 45-1
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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773030/
