Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1940 Tobacco Planter Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1940 Photo of Tobacco Farming in Chatham County North Carolina. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
The cultivation of tobacco in the American South has been a cornerstone of the region's economy since the arrival of early colonial settlers, who found the climate ideal for growing and curing the crop. Tobacco quickly became a major export, destined for markets in the Northeastern United States, Western Europe, and the Caribbean. Its profitability shaped the agricultural and cultural landscape of states like North Carolina and Virginia for centuries, with many of the United States' founding fathers holding interests in tobacco farms during the period leading up to and following the American Revolution.
This photograph, taken in 1940, captures two North Carolina tobacco farmers using newly mechanized planting technology. At the time, as World War II intensified, the demand for tobacco continued to fuel local economies. The introduction of mechanized farming equipment revolutionized the cultivation process, reducing the need for manual labor, cutting costs, and making tobacco more affordable during an era of austerity and rationing. The wartime strain on global markets made innovations like these vital as the Allied powers fought across multiple theaters in Europe, Africa, Russia, and the Pacific.
Photographs like this serve as enduring windows into the past, connecting viewers to a pivotal era in American history. They offer a glimpse into the evolution of agriculture and industry while reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the nation as it grew from its colonial roots into a modern economic powerhouse.
