Tobacco Culture in Norfolk

Scope and Content

Photograph of a woman holding a tobacco leaf in front of a tobacco field in the early 20th century. The text beneath the image notes that the 'success of Major G F Whitmore's tobacco farm at Methwold, in South West Norfolk makes English grown tobacco a distinct possibility of the near future. The photograph shows the dress worn by women working on Major Whitmore's plantation.'

Archivist's Note

Catalogued by Kristy Davis as part of Towards Dolly Project, 2012-2013

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