Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

From 1939 to 1993, pageants were held across the country with young women vying to become the U.S. cotton ambassador.

Cotton Maid of Cotton contest

1961 Press Photo Cotton Maid of Cotton contestestants

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

Photo measures 9 x 6.75 in. Photo is dated 08/26/ 1957. Alabama-Finalist in the Perry County Maid of Cotton contest in Marion were, from left, Rebecca

1957 Press Photo Alabama-Finalist in the Perry County Maid of Cotton contest.

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

1958, Elmore County Maid of Cotton Betty Sue Leonard with sash

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants