Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1939 Memphis Cotton Exchange 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 Memphis Cotton Exchange Poster Photo. 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
Taken by Marion Post Wolcott, one of the most prolific photographers of the Depression era, this 1939 photograph of the Memphis Cotton Exchange captures the resurgence of economic activity as the Great Depression neared its end and the Western Allies prepared for the outbreak of World War II following Hitler's rise to power after World War I. The Memphis Cotton Exchange played a crucial role in the cotton industry, allowing merchants to organize trade, set pricing standards, and regulate transactions. Throughout this period, Memphis remained a thriving hub for cotton commerce, connecting its market to major financial centers in New York and London.
Post's photographs are among the most defining visual records of the Great Depression, and her signature style and unique aesthetic are evident in this image, which captures the distinctive spirit of the time. This powerful photograph transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible connection between past and present. The Memphis Cotton Exchange became one of the world's most successful cotton dealers, providing hourly market updates and continuing operations until 1978, when digital trading platforms replaced traditional exchanges.
The Memphis Cotton Exchange transformed the global cotton trade by enhancing telegraph communications, producing detailed crop reports, and advocating for both farmers and traders. These advancements helped create a lucrative, stable international market, ensuring fairness and efficiency in the industry.
