MS - Worker Cleaning Press in Cottonseed Oil Plant, Clarksdale, Mississippi Delta, 1939

This vintage photo from 1939 offers a rare look inside a cottonseed oil plant in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where a worker diligently cleans the press that extracts oil from cottonseeds. Captured by Farm Security Administration photographer Marion Post Wolcott, the image highlights the crucial role of these processing facilities in the Mississippi Delta's cotton industry. The worker's focused expression and the industrial surroundings underscore the hard work and dedication that went into transforming raw cotton into valuable products during this era. 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.