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CHILD LABOR, 1935. Motherless children after a day working in the cotton fields in California
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CHILD LABOR, 1935. Motherless children after a day working in the cotton fields in California
CHILD LABOR, 1935.
Motherless children after a day working in the cotton fields in California. Photograph, 1935 by Dorothea Lange
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1935 Barefoot California Camp Child Labor Children Cotton Dorothea Encampment Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Orphan Picker Poverty Rural Tent Tree Wood Burning Stove Working Class
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in 1935 California. The image depicts a group of motherless children, exhausted after a long day working in the cotton fields. Their bare feet and worn-out clothes serve as poignant reminders of their impoverished conditions. The photographer, Dorothea Lange, known for her iconic images during the Great Depression era, skillfully portrays the vulnerability and resilience of these young workers. The composition showcases an encampment with tents in the background, highlighting their transient lifestyle as migrant workers. In this mid-1930s scene, we witness both boys and girls who have been thrust into adulthood prematurely due to circumstances beyond their control. A boy wearing a cap stands prominently at the center while others gather around him. Their tired expressions reveal not only physical exhaustion but also emotional strain. Lange's lens captures more than just child labor; it exposes systemic poverty that plagued rural communities during this challenging period in American history. This photograph serves as a testament to the struggles faced by working-class families and orphans alike. As we reflect on this haunting image from over eight decades ago, let us remember those who endured such hardships and appreciate how far society has come since then – striving towards fairer treatment for all individuals regardless of age or background.
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