Sewing Ticking for Mattresses in San Angelo Texas 1939

In a San Angelo, Texas factory, workers diligently sewed ticking for mattresses in November 1939. This vintage image from the FSA/OWI Collection showcases industrial practices in Tom Green County. Captured by Russell Lee, it provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and labor that shaped mid-20th century textile manufacturing.

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