Cotton Mill Workers Using Sweet Potato Starch 1938

Workers at a cotton mill in Laurel, Mississippi, saturate cotton thread with sweet potato starch. This vintage image from November 1938 captures a unique textile manufacturing process that utilized local agricultural products. It serves as a historical record of the cotton industry in Jones County during this time, reflecting regional practices and innovations.

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