This photograph depicts a group portrait of nine women and a girl twining rope.
John Thomas started off selling cartes des visite of Welsh celebrities of the day. He also took photographs of ordinary people, often at their place of work. He is best remembered today for his topographical views. Some 3,000 of John Thomas’ photographs can be viewed via the National Library of Wales' website.
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