Sharecroppers Home in New Madrid County Missouri 1938

A sharecroppers home stands in New Madrid County, Missouri, in May 1938. The image illustrates the agricultural landscape characteristic of Southeast Missouri farms during the 1930s. Sharecropping, a farming system that emerged after the Civil War, involved tenant farmers working land owned by others, shaping the regions economy and culture.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality archival paper using a restored version of the original. Click "Add to Cart" to proceed to safe and secure checkout via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Amazon, Google, or Apple Pay.