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Framed Print : Plant quarantine inspectors examining goods bought... before entering El Paso, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Plant quarantine inspectors examining goods bought... before entering El Paso, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange



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Plant quarantine inspectors examining goods bought... before entering El Paso, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Plant quarantine inspectors examining goods bought in Juarez, Mexico before entering El Paso, Texas

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Media ID 36205669

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Border Border Post Bureau Of Plant Quarantine Checking Checkpoint Crossing Customs Customs Officer Department Of Agriculture El Paso Texas United States Of America Frontier Goods Government Inspecting Inspection Inspector Mexican Mexicans Mexico Official Produce Quarantine United States Office Of War Information Vegetable Vegetables Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange


13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame

Step back in time with this evocative framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, this image depicts plant quarantine inspectors meticulously examining goods brought across the border from Juarez, Mexico, before they could enter El Paso, Texas. A poignant reminder of the past, this vintage photograph is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the art of documentary photography. Bring this piece into your home or office and let the story of the past unfold before your eyes.

Framed and mounted 9x7 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 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). 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 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")

Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, depicts plant quarantine inspectors meticulously examining goods brought from Juarez, Mexico, before they could enter El Paso, Texas. Amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression, the economic hardships were felt acutely along the border, where the flow of produce and other goods was subjected to rigorous inspection by the Bureau of Plant Quarantine, a division of the Department of Agriculture. The scene unfolds in a nondescript, windowless building, where the inspectors, both male and female, are deeply focused on their task. The man in the foreground, wearing a white shirt and tie, carefully inspects a basket of fruit, while his female counterpart, dressed in a simple blouse and skirt, checks a pile of produce on a nearby table. The serious expressions on their faces convey a sense of duty and importance, as they work to prevent the introduction of harmful pests and diseases into the United States. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the border crossing process during this era, when the movement of goods and people was closely monitored and regulated. The stark contrast between the inspectors' focused intensity and the seemingly mundane surroundings underscores the vital role they played in protecting the country's agricultural industry and food supply. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration and the Office of War Information. Her ability to reveal the human stories behind the economic and social issues of the time continues to resonate with audiences today.

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