1939 Workers Using Grappling Hooks on Cotton Bale in Texas

Workers apply grappling hooks to a bale of cotton at a cotton compress in Houston, Texas, in October 1939. This technique involves weighing the bales as they hang suspended, illustrating the labor-intensive methods used in the cotton industry. Cotton production was a key part of Texass economy, contributing significantly to its agricultural landscape.

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