The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor setting with barren ground, likely in Imperial Valley, California. A woman wearing a long-sleeve dress is seen leaning over a large wooden tub filled with water, presumably doing laundry or washing clothes by hand using her hands. The surroundings include scattered debris such as branches on the ground, suggesting a rural and perhaps semi-arid environment typical of migratory labor camps during certain periods in history. In the background to the left side of the photograph is an old-fashioned car, indicating that this photo may be from several decades ago when automobiles were less common. There are also tents or temporary structures visible further back on what appears to be a dirt field with sparse vegetation and trees. The overall atmosphere suggests hard labor conditions experienced by migrant workers in agricultural communities. The image captures the essence of manual laundry tasks performed under challenging circumstances, reflecting historical aspects of rural life for migratory laborers who often worked far from home and had limited access to modern amenities like indoor plumbing or washing machines.