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The image is a black and white photograph depicting a woman sitting on a bed, holding an infant in her arms. She appears to be nursing the baby with bottles of milk placed beside her on the bed. The setting seems modest, possibly within a temporary living space such as a tent or makeshift shelter. In the background, another person can be seen seated at a table engaged in some activity that is not clear from this perspective. Various items are scattered around the room including baskets, containers labeled "Columbia Coffee," and other household objects. The photograph has handwritten text on its top right corner which appears to read '3-24-81'. The image carries historical significance as it was taken during a time when young migrant mothers were assisted by organizations like Farm Security Administration (FSA) medical and Association for Migratory Workers. It highlights the life of these women in labor contractors' camps, such as one near Westley, California. The photograph serves to illustrate the daily lives of rural workers who migrated across America during that era, focusing on a young mother's experience nursing her newborn baby amidst challenging circumstances.