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![Barrel Makers in Union, Iowa," Date Unknown Barrel Makers in Union, Iowa," Date Unknown](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/primary-sources/images/history-education-pss-industrial-barrel-source.jpg?itok=Hh5CcciE)
Description
Barrel making or being a cooper is a skilled trade. Everything was stored in these wooden containers; flour, grains, salted meats and fish, water, nails, beer, spirits, whale oil and many more.
Source-Dependent Questions
- Look closely at the photo and describe what you see.
- What are the barrels used for?
- When you think about all the uses of the barrels, why do you think being a cooper craftsman would be a good job?