Labour in the Cotton Fields, Hoeing the Young Plants, illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1867, from The Pageant of America, Vol.3, by Ralph Henry Gabriel, 1926

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"Labour in the Cotton Fields, Hoeing the Young Plants" is a notable illustration from Harper's Weekly, 1867, featured in "The Pageant of America, Vol.3," by Ralph Henry Gabriel, published in 1926. The work is attributed to Alfred R. Waud, a renowned 19th-century illustrator known for his detailed and evocative depictions of American life during the Civil War era.

The illustration provides a stark visual representation of labor in the cotton fields during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. It depicts African American workers, presumably freed slaves, toiling in the fields under the watchful eyes of white overseers. The image is a powerful commentary on the socio-economic conditions of the time, highlighting the harsh realities of agricultural labor and racial inequality in the Southern United States.

Waud's illustration is a significant contribution to the visual culture of the 19th century, offering a historical lens into the labor-intensive cultivation of cotton, a crop that was central to the Southern economy. It also serves as a visual document of the racial dynamics and labor conditions of the period.

"Labour in the Cotton Fields, Hoeing the Young Plants" is an integral part of "The Pageant of America" series, which aims to chronicle the history of the United States through a collection of images and narratives. The series, authored by Ralph Henry Gabriel, a distinguished historian and professor at Yale University, is a significant scholarly resource for understanding American history.

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