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COLORADO: HOUSEWIFE, 1939. Mrs. Alfred Peterson, wife of tenant purchaser borrower
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COLORADO: HOUSEWIFE, 1939. Mrs. Alfred Peterson, wife of tenant purchaser borrower
COLORADO: HOUSEWIFE, 1939.
Mrs. Alfred Peterson, wife of tenant purchaser borrower, with jars of preserved food in Mesa County, Colorado. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939
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1939 Alfred Apron Arthur Colorado Food Great Depression Housewife Preserved Rothstein Shelf Tenant Wife Borrower Peterson
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COLORADO: HOUSEWIFE, 1939. Capturing the resilience and resourcefulness of American women during the Great Depression, this poignant photograph showcases Mrs. Alfred Peterson, a tenant purchaser borrower in Mesa County, Colorado. With determination etched on her face and an apron tied around her waist, Mrs. Peterson stands proudly amidst shelves adorned with jars of preserved food. Taken by renowned photographer Arthur Rothstein in 1939 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this portrait offers a glimpse into the early days of rural America's struggle for survival. In an era marked by economic hardship and uncertainty, women like Mrs. Peterson played a vital role in ensuring their families' sustenance through self-sufficiency. The neatly arranged jars symbolize not only nourishment but also hope for better times ahead. Each jar represents countless hours spent canning fruits and vegetables harvested from their own land or acquired through community efforts. This image serves as a testament to the strength and tenacity found within ordinary individuals facing extraordinary challenges. It reminds us that even in times of adversity, communities come together to support one another. Preserved both physically and metaphorically through Arthur Rothstein's lens, Mrs. Peterson embodies the spirit of countless housewives across America who worked tirelessly to provide for their families during one of history's most trying periods.
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