1939 Soap-Making in Taos County New Mexico

A farm security administration client in Taos County, New Mexico, empties a pail of grease into a kettle for soap-making in September 1939. This image illustrates the everyday activities of rural communities during this era. Soap-making was a common practice among families, reflecting self-sufficiency and resourcefulness in the region.

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