Housewife Inspects Damaged Bedding Chicago April 1941

A housewife in Chicago, Illinois, inspects bed clothing damaged by rats in April 1941. This image illustrates the struggles urban families faced, particularly regarding pest infestations. During this time, many households dealt with inadequate living conditions, impacting health and well-being. The FSA/OWI Collection documents these realities of life in urban America.

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