Harry Kaplan Demonstrates Blanket Made from Cloth Scraps 1936

Harry Kaplan works in Jersey Homesteads, Hightstown, New Jersey, on a blanket made from waste scraps of cloth. Taken in November 1936, the image illustrates the resourcefulness of individuals during the Great Depression. Jersey Homesteads was established as a cooperative community for Jewish garment workers, promoting self-sufficiency and sustainability.

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