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Cotton hoers leaving the fields for lunch, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton hoers leaving the fields for lunch, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton hoers leaving the fields for lunch. Farmer's daughter and laborers, whites and blacks. Georgia
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Cotton Pickers Taking a Lunch Break: A Moment of Respite Amidst the Harsh Realities of the Great Depression This evocative photograph, captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, portrays a poignant scene of cotton pickers taking a brief respite from their laborious work in the fields of Georgia. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by agricultural workers during the Great Depression, particularly African Americans and white farmers' daughters, who labored side by side in the fields. The photograph, titled "Cotton Pickers Leaving the Fields for Lunch," showcases a diverse group of individuals, with the farmer's daughter and laborers, both black and white, seated on the ground, sharing a simple meal. The scene is set against the backdrop of the arid, sun-scorched farmland, which stretches out as far as the eye can see. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of these individuals, who endured long hours of grueling labor in the sweltering heat, often with little pay or protection. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image during her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The FSA's Office of War Information later distributed this photograph as part of their efforts to raise awareness about the plight of America's rural population during this difficult period. This photograph is an enduring reminder of a time when the country was grappling with the harsh realities of poverty, exploitation, and economic hardship. It is a poignant and powerful image that continues to resonate with viewers today, serving as a testament to the human spirit and the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve history.
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