Washstand in a 1936 Iowa Farm Home

A washstand occupies a corner of a modest home on the Harry Madsen farm in Dickens, Iowa. In December 1936, this image documents the living conditions of a married hired hand and his wife in Clay County. The farm, which spans 360 acres, is notable for being owner-operated, reflecting local agricultural practices of the time.

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