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Ansel Adams photographed this Salz employee to illustrate a typical beamhouse outfit. The coverings were made of leather for safety because the "beamhouse" was where hides were tanned in large open pits.

Date: 1954
Place: Santa Cruz city
Source of Information: Jeremy Lezin
Related Articles:

  • Economic Development of the City of Santa Cruz 1850-1950: Tanneries
  • Leather with Personality [A.K. Salz Company]
  • San Lorenzo Tannery [1896]

Original size: 8"x10"
Medium: b&w

This photograph was taken by Ansel Adams and is the property of the Lezin Family. It is displayed here with the permission of the Lezin Family and the Ansel Adams Trust.

Full size: 356x450
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Subject Headings and Keywords: Industries--Tanneries--Salz Tannery |  Portraits--Men |  Leather Industry |  Clothing and Dress |  Hats |  Employees |  Aprons |  Gloves | 
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