Pecan Sheller Buying Fried Beans in San Antonio 1939

A pecan sheller in San Antonio, Texas, purchases fried beans for her lunch in March 1939. The image captures a moment from daily life during the Great Depression. San Antonio was known for its agricultural production, and pecan shelling was a common occupation at the time. Fried beans were a popular, affordable meal choice.

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