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