Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1939 Rust Cotton Picker Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1939 Photo of The Cotton Picker in Cloverdale Plantation Clarksdale Mississippi Delta. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
This photograph captures the early twentieth century as technological advances and agricultural production innovations were being modernized to meet increasing demands in significant markets across the United States and abroad. Cotton was one of the most substantial economic drivers of the region surrounding Clarksville, Mississippi, where this photo was taken and where the Mississippi Delta Blues are storied to have begun in the early part of the 1900s. This photograph captures a moment when traditional agriculture remained popular, though larger farms and operations were transitioning to advanced techniques.
Due to the fertile soil in the Mississippi Delta, the area was heavily reliant on cotton farming, and these farms supported local communities since Clarksdale was first formed in the mid-nineteenth century by John Clark on the banks of the Sunflower River, where he established a timber mill. The city became the economic hub for the area as the farms grew and the local community grew. The county's western boundary is the iconic Mississippi River, which served as a considerable trader route since the earliest days of settlement in the region.
This photograph bears a distinctive vintage style that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present as the region has been transformed with modern advances.
