Madame Dronet Carding Cotton Erath Louisiana 1938

Madame Dronet cards cotton in Erath, Louisiana, in October 1938. This image illustrates the agricultural practices in Vermilion Parish during that time. Cotton farming was vital to the local economy, employing many residents and shaping the communitys way of life. The work was labor-intensive, reflecting the significant effort required for cotton production in the South.

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