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Picture Vernon: Life In The 19th Century Mills

The latest in the Picture Vernon series.

Textile workers in Vernon in late 19th century.
Textile workers in Vernon in late 19th century. (Vernon Historical Society )

VERNON, CT — The latest installment of the Picture Vernon series takes us back to the late 19th century and four men who were employed by the American Mill Company in town.

The men are posing with their tools in front of a textile loom.

On the left are large spools of finished fabric.

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The photo is from the Vernon Historical Society archives.

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Picture Vernon is a periodic service featuring images of the town, past and present.

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