Two Negro men passing a young baby through a hoop to cure the "stretches" which are caused according to Negro superstition by a woman who is menstruating picking up a young baby. The baby must be passed through the hoop each morning for seven consecutive days. Picture taken near Jefferson, Texas
Summary
Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Date
01/01/1939
Contributors
Lee, Russell, 1903-1986, photographer
Location
jefferson
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html