c/HistoryDrawings · by PugJesus@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2y

Cotton bales on a 19th century steamboat

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6 Comments

khannie@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

"No smoking" 🚭

PugJesus@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y

Imagine one of these loaded up with tobacco bales. No smoking indeed

C_Spinoff@kbin.social · 4 pts · 2y (3 replies)

What is the tree branch floating midair infront of the bales, a drawing glitch?

kyle1320@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y (1 reply)

You got me curious, so I did some research -- this paper is pretty informative. The most likely explanation seems to be that it is a "snag" that was lifted out of the water, to prevent other boats from running into it.

C_Spinoff@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y

Thanks for digging, that might indeed be what this branch depicts. Interesting story told by a seemingly random piece of wood for sure!

PugJesus@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y

I suppose it must be. I didn't even notice it XD