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Framed Print : Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and... near Meloland, Imperial Valley, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and... near Meloland, Imperial Valley, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and whites from the Southwest pull, clean, tie and crate carrots for the eastern market for eleven cents per crate of forty-eight bunches. Many can make barely one dollar a day. Heavy oversupply of labor and competition for jobs is keen. Near Meloland, Imperial Valley
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step into history with this powerful and poignant framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the raw realities of large-scale agricultural labor as captured by the legendary Dorothea Lange in her iconic 1939 photograph, "Mexicans and whites from the Southwest pull, clean, tie and crate carrots for the eastern market for eleven cents per crate of forty-eight bunches," taken near Meloland, Imperial Valley. This evocative image, courtesy of Heritage Images, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. Display this captivating piece in your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the rich history of our past.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in 1939 depicts the harsh reality of large-scale agricultural labor in the Imperial Valley, California. The image showcases a group of Mexican and white workers from the Southwest diligently pulling, cleaning, tying, and crating carrots for the eastern market. Each worker earns a mere eleven cents per crate of forty-eight bunches, barely making one dollar a day. The photograph highlights not only the heavy oversupply of labor but also the intense competition for jobs within this industry. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time near Meloland, we witness both races working side by side under grueling conditions to eke out a living. Lange's lens captures more than just an agricultural scene; it documents an era marked by economic depression and its impact on rural communities across America. The image reveals men and women dressed in simple clothing that reflects their humble status as farm laborers. In this historic context, Lange's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of human resilience amidst adversity. It sheds light on the struggles faced by these hardworking individuals who toiled tirelessly to harvest crops using basic farm machinery such as Caterpillar tractors. As we reflect upon this image today, it stands as a testament to our collective heritage - reminding us of past challenges while urging us to strive for fairer opportunities and better working conditions for all those who contribute to our nation's agriculture sector.
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