Mississippi River flood in 1890. Constructing mattress for government work at Wilson's Point, Louisiana.

Mississippi River flood in 1890. Constructing mattress for government work at Wilson's Point, Louisiana. Stock Photo
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Old Paper Studios / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

A6033W

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69.9 MB (7.1 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5710 x 4279 px | 48.3 x 36.2 cm | 19 x 14.3 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1890

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Mississippi River flood in 1890. Constructing mattress for government work at Wilson's Point Louisiana. The term "mattress" is used in engineering to describe a mat of sticks, brushwood, etc bound together as a foundation in the construction of jetties, levees, dams, etc.