Workers Snipping Metal Bands from Cotton Bales 1939

Workers snip metal bands off cotton bales in October 1939 in Houston, Texas. This process was essential in preparing cotton for compression and shipment. Houston, located in Harris County, became a significant hub for the cotton industry. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection from the United States Office of War Information.

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