Mart Payne, 5 years old, picks from 10 to 20 pounds a day. Mother said: "Mart, he haint old nuff to go to school much, but he kin pick his 20 pounds a day. Mostly 10 or 15 pounds." See 4560. Location: Comanche County, Oklahoma
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![The image depicts a young child in an agricultural setting, likely from the early 1900s based on the style of dress and quality of the photograph. The child is seen kneeling amidst rows of crops, with their head bowed as they appear to be picking or harvesting something from the plants.
The child is dressed in traditional rural attire: a long-sleeved shirt under what seems like a sleeveless sweater or shawl draped over one shoulder, along with wide-legged pants and shoes. The clothing suggests modesty and practicality suitable for fieldwork during that era. In their hands are small objects which could be cotton bolls, given the context provided by the caption.
In the background, another individual is partially visible, also engaged in similar activities among the crops. This person's presence implies a communal labor environment or family working together on the farm.
The photograph captures this scene with sepia tones typical of early 20th-century photography and exhibits signs of aging such as discoloration and fading, which lend an authentic historical atmosphere to the image. The overall setting appears arid and dusty, reinforcing the notion that this work takes place in a rural or semi-arid region.
The caption provides context for understanding the subject's actions: "Mart Payne, 5 years old, picks from 10 to 20 pounds a day." It indicates that despite being too young by school-age standards, Mart is capable of [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/717/465/076/688/921/original/a751e7d04c570b10.jpeg "The image depicts a young child in an agricultural setting, likely from the early 1900s based on the style of dress and quality of the photograph. The child is seen kneeling amidst rows of crops, with their head bowed as they appear to be picking or harvesting something from the plants.
The child is dressed in traditional rural attire: a long-sleeved shirt under what seems like a sleeveless sweater or shawl draped over one shoulder, along with wide-legged pants and shoes. The clothing suggests modesty and practicality suitable for fieldwork during that era. In their hands are small objects which could be cotton bolls, given the context provided by the caption.
In the background, another individual is partially visible, also engaged in similar activities among the crops. This person's presence implies a communal labor environment or family working together on the farm.
The photograph captures this scene with sepia tones typical of early 20th-century photography and exhibits signs of aging such as discoloration and fading, which lend an authentic historical atmosphere to the image. The overall setting appears arid and dusty, reinforcing the notion that this work takes place in a rural or semi-arid region.
The caption provides context for understanding the subject's actions: \"Mart Payne, 5 years old, picks from 10 to 20 pounds a day.\" It indicates that despite being too young by school-age standards, Mart is capable of [...]")