Wife of Sharecropper Prepares Fatback May 1938

A wife of a sharecropper prepares fatback in her kitchen in Southeast Missouri. This vintage image from May 1938 showcases the simple living conditions of agrarian life. The modest shack reflects the challenges faced by families in New Madrid County, highlighting the resourcefulness required for daily sustenance in that era.

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