Untitled (men working in peanut fields) 1940

Editor: This photograph, titled *Untitled (men working in peanut fields)* by Hamblin Studio, shows a group of laborers. Given the visible labor, what can you tell me about the materials and processes related to this photograph? Curator: Consider the labor involved, not just in the peanut harvest depicted, but also in the photographic process itself. The materials needed—camera, film, chemicals—speak to industrial production. How does the image reflect the socio-economic context of agricultural labor versus industrial image-making? Editor: So, it's not just about the peanuts but also about the means of capturing and disseminating this image. Curator: Precisely. The photograph itself is a product, tied to systems of labor and consumption beyond the field. Editor: That gives me a lot to think about. Thanks!