MS - Fishing in Creek Near Cotton Plantations, Belzoni, Mississippi, 1939

This vintage photo from 1939 depicts young African American children fishing in a tranquil creek that winds through the cotton plantations outside Belzoni, Mississippi. Sponsored by the Farm Security Administration, photographer Marion Post Wolcott captured this poignant scene of rural life in the Mississippi Delta during the era of Jim Crow segregation. The image provides a glimpse into the lives of black families who worked the cotton fields, highlighting the simple joys found amidst hardship.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum quality, archival paper using a restored version of the original image. Click "Add to Cart" to proceed to safe and secure checkout via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Amazon, Google, or Apple Pay.