Ruth the Moabitess' sat with men and women during the harvest in the story of Ruth story, Bethlehem, c.1925-1946
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Title
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Ruth the Moabitess' sat with men and women during the harvest in the story of Ruth story, Bethlehem, c.1925-1946
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Description
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This is a digital reproduction of an image held in the Library of Congress. This image depicts 'Ruth the Moabitess' sat among men and women taking a break during the harvest. This image is part of a photo series produced by the American Colony Photo Department in Jerusalem or its successor, the Matson Photo Service of their re-enactment of the Book of Ruth. The series is set in the Bethlehem area and includes local farmers who were actually harvesting, threshing and winnowing their crops at the time of the harvest.
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Identifier
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pb_lc_har_7246607
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Subject
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Bethlehem
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Palestine
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Palestinian Diaspora
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Bethlehem Harvest collection
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British Mandate in Bethlehem
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American Colony in Jerusalem
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Biblical gaze
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Bethlehem agriculture
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Bethlehem traditional dress
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References
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https://www.loc.gov/item/mpc2005008435/PP/
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License
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CC BY 4.0
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Contributor
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Taken either by the American Colony Photo Department or its successor the Matson Photo Service.
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Type
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Digital scan of image: 1 negative : glass, dry plate ; 4 x 5 in.
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Source
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Library of Congress, Washington DC, USA, Prints & Photographs Division, reproduction number: LC-DIG-matpc-13804 (digital file from original photo)
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Language
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English
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Spatial Coverage
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31.7053996/ 35.1936877
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Rights Holder
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Library of Congress. No known restrictions on publication.
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Date (approximate)
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c.1925-1946
