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SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937. An African American sharecropper and his wife with no tools
SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937.
An African American sharecropper and his wife with no tools, stock, equipment, or garden, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1937
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Media ID 13213767
1937 Barefoot Black Chair Couple Dorothea Farm Great Depression Headscarf Husband Lange Mississippi New Deal Plank Poor Porch Poverty Rural Shack Sharecropper Wife Wooden Working Class Southeast Unidentified
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This powerful photograph, titled "SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937" captures the harsh reality of African American sharecroppers during the Great Depression. The image showcases a husband and wife standing on their porch in rural Mississippi, surrounded by poverty and deprivation. The couple's worn-out appearance tells a story of struggle and resilience. They stand barefooted, emphasizing their lack of resources. With no tools or equipment visible, it is clear that they face immense challenges in their daily lives as they work tirelessly to make ends meet. Dorothea Lange's masterful composition highlights the couple's expressions - both weariness and determination can be seen etched onto their faces. The man wears a hat while his wife covers her head with a scarf, symbolizing their humble existence within an unforgiving environment. The dilapidated wooden shack behind them serves as a stark reminder of the dire circumstances faced by many during this era. It stands as a testament to the systemic poverty that plagued sharecropping communities across the South. Lange's photograph not only documents history but also sheds light on social issues prevalent at that time. Through her lens, she exposes the hardships endured by working-class African Americans who were disproportionately affected by economic downturns. "SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937" remains an enduring visual representation of perseverance amidst adversity—a poignant reminder of America's past struggles for equality and justice.
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