Workers Attaching Grappling Hooks to Cotton Bale 1939

Workers attach grappling hooks to a bale of cotton at a cotton compress in Houston, Texas in October 1939. This process was essential for weighing and storing cotton for transport. Cotton was a significant crop in Texas, influencing the states economy and agricultural practices. The cotton compresses played a vital role in the cotton trade.

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