1955 Press Photo Alabama-Contestants in Hayneville's Maid of Cotton contest.

Alabama-Cotton royalty-Making King Cotton swell with pride Monday night in Hayneville were these finalist in the county Maid of Cotton contest. Shown (left to right) are Clara Nell Smith, Letohatchie; Dewie Mae Haney, Hayneville; Martha Bender, Haynevill

Photo is dated 1955.

Photo measures 9.25 x 6.75 inches.

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