Grappling Hooks on Cotton Bale Houston Texas 1939

Grappling hooks are applied to a bale of cotton at a compress in Houston, Texas, in October 1939. The bale hangs in the air, indicating it is ready for weighing. Cotton processing in the early 20th century involved compressing cotton bales for transport. Houston was a crucial center for the cotton industry during this period.

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