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COTTON WORKER, 1937. An African American cotton hoer drinking a bottle of soda
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COTTON WORKER, 1937. An African American cotton hoer drinking a bottle of soda
COTTON WORKER, 1937.
An African American cotton hoer drinking a bottle of soda during lunchtime in the Mississippi Delta. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1937
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1937 Black Bottle Break Cotton Delta Dorothea Drinking Great Depression Headscarf June Lange Lunch Migrant Worker Mississippi New Deal Poor Profile Rural Soda Soft Drink Working Class Southeast
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COTTON WORKER, 1937 - A Glimpse into the Life of an African American Laborer
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. This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June 1937, transports us back to a significant era in American history. In the midst of the Great Depression and amidst the struggles faced by African Americans during that time, we witness a powerful image of resilience. The subject of this photo is an African American cotton hoer taking a well-deserved break during lunchtime in the Mississippi Delta. Seated outdoors against an early 20th-century rural backdrop, she finds solace in sipping from a bottle of soda. Her worn headscarf speaks volumes about her hard work under challenging conditions. Lange's lens captures not only this woman's physical exhaustion but also her determination to find joy even in difficult circumstances. The soft drink she holds becomes more than just refreshment; it symbolizes moments of respite and small pleasures amid arduous labor. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the countless migrant workers who toiled tirelessly on cotton plantations across America's Southeast during this period. It sheds light on their daily lives and highlights their contributions to building our nation while facing immense poverty and discrimination. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph from Granger Art on Demand's collection, let us reflect on our shared history and honor those whose strength paved the way for progress.
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