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Braiding ropes at Commercial Iron Works, Portland

Men braiding rope (or steel cable) in a workshop at Commercial Iron Works in Portland. Four men are standing in a line, each with a length of rope, while another man watches. Tools and a work bench can be seen along the far wall (negative 36 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship rigging school

A worker at a ship rigging school sits in front of a frame with woven rope, likely in the Portland area (negative 7 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship rigging school

Workers at a ship rigging school workshop in the Portland area. Several men are gathered around what appears to be a metal vise, while two others sit on the ground next to piles of rope (negative 3 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rope making at ship rigging school

Two men sit on a bench while braiding rope. A rope splicing fid can be seen on the bench between them. Most likely in Portland area (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship rigging school

People stand around a board with pegs and rope at a ship rigging school, most likely in the Portland area. Rope is twined around the pegs in a pattern, which is being held by a man in a hat. Other rope can be seen throughout the room (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998