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Greetings Card : Part of migrant family of five, encamped near Porterville, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Part of migrant family of five, encamped near Porterville, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Part of migrant family of five, encamped near Porterville, California, while waiting for work in the orange groves
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into history with our exclusive range of Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This poignant image captures the resilience and determination of a migrant family of five, as they wait near Porterville, California, in 1936 for work in the orange groves. Taken by the legendary Dorothea Lange, this powerful photograph is a poignant reminder of the past and a testament to the human spirit. Add a personal touch to your message with our high-quality, blank inside greetings cards, perfect for any occasion.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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 evocative photograph, titled 'Part of migrant family of five, encamped near Porterville, California, while waiting for work in the orange groves,' was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of displaced families, forced to leave their homes in search of work and a better future. The photograph features a family of five huddled around a makeshift fire, their meager possessions spread out around them. The mother, dressed in a worn apron and a simple, faded dress, tends to the fire while her sons look on. In the background, the unmistakable silhouette of a chimney rises up, a reminder of the homes they have left behind. The scene is one of stark contrasts - the harsh reality of their current situation juxtaposed against the hope and determination etched on their faces. The family's clothing, worn and faded, speaks to the hardships they have faced, while the domestic appliances and household items scattered around the campsite hint at the sense of home and comfort they are striving to rebuild. This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration, is a powerful testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced during the Great Depression and the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship.
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