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).
Workers, seated on wooden benches, braiding ropes at Commercial Iron Works in Portland. Large piles of rope are next to the men, and smaller lengths of rope hang from the ceiling (negative 32 of 37).
Workers at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland with large spools of rope. The men appear to be weaving the sections of rope together (?). In the background is an open outdoor area with pipes, a crane and other workers (negative 14 of 25).
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).
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).