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TEXAS: POTATO VENDOR, 1939. Potato peddler resting in the back of the truck at
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TEXAS: POTATO VENDOR, 1939. Potato peddler resting in the back of the truck at
TEXAS: POTATO VENDOR, 1939.
Potato peddler resting in the back of the truck at a farmers market in San Antonio, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, March 1939
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Media ID 13215457
1939 Break Burlap Commerce Crate Great Depression Latin American March Mesoamerican Mexican New Deal Peddler Potato Rural Russell Sack San Antonio Selling Southwest Texas Vendor
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This print titled "TEXAS: POTATO VENDOR, 1939" takes us back in time to the heart of San Antonio's farmers market during the Great Depression era. The image captures a moment of respite for a hardworking potato peddler as he rests in the back of his truck. Photographed by Russell Lee in March 1939, this snapshot beautifully encapsulates the spirit of rural America during that period. The vendor, wearing a worn-out hat and dressed in traditional Latin American attire, represents the diverse cultural fabric that shaped Texas at that time. The scene is filled with elements symbolizing commerce and trade - burlap sacks overflowing with potatoes stacked high in wooden crates. These humble commodities were not just sustenance but also represented hope amidst economic hardship. Lee's lens transports us to an old Southwest town where life moved at a slower pace, yet every day was a struggle for survival. This photograph stands as a testament to resilience and perseverance against all odds. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece from Granger Art on Demand, we are reminded of how far we have come since those challenging times. It serves as both an appreciation for our collective history and an inspiration to never take progress for granted.
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