1965 Press Photo Christine Bickham and Hattie May Richardson Shuck Oysters

Christine Bickham and Hattie May Richardson Shuck Oysters. Christine Bickham (left) and Hattie May Richardson operating pneumatic shucking units. Less tiring to open oysters with unit than manually. Press-knife shucker forces knife into oyster's shell to force it open and cut out the body. It's a tedious task. New Orleans.

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.