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SQUARE DANCE, 1940. Square dancing at home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph
SQUARE DANCE, 1940.
Square dancing at home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph, 1940, by Russell Lee
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Media ID 13213059
1940 Beer Entertainment Farm Security Administration Great Depression Living Room New Deal Pie Town Poverty Russel Southwest Square Dance Unidentified
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our vintage Square Dance greeting card from Media Storehouse. This beautiful image, captured by Russell Lee in 1940 in Pie Town, New Mexico, showcases the joy and community of a traditional square dance held in a cozy home setting. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with this unique and authentic greeting card from our collection at Media Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time - square dancing at home in Pie Town, New Mexico, back in 1940. The image showcases the resilience and spirit of the American people during a challenging era marked by the Great Depression. In this intimate setting, men and women come together to enjoy an evening of entertainment and camaraderie. The living room is transformed into a dance floor as couples twirl and promenade with grace and enthusiasm. Despite the hardships faced by many, this gathering reflects the determination to find joy even amidst poverty. Photographed by Russell Lee as part of the Farm Security Administration's documentation efforts during the New Deal era, this image offers us a glimpse into daily life in rural America. It serves as a reminder that even during difficult times, communities found solace in shared experiences like music and dance. The composition beautifully captures both movement and stillness - blurred figures caught mid-step against a backdrop of simple furnishings. Each face tells its own story; some are familiar while others remain unidentified but united through their love for square dancing. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to an era where human connection triumphed over adversity – where laughter echoed through humble homes like those found in Pie Town, New Mexico.
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