Home > Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Clackmannanshire > Dollar
These cotton hoers work from 6 am to 7 pm for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
These cotton hoers work from 6 am to 7 pm for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
These cotton hoers work from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36207987
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
African Americans Agricultural Workers Bib Overalls Cotton Cotton Field Dungarees Employment Exploitation Farm Hands Farm Labourers Farm Workers Farmhands Farmworkers Hoeing Hoes Mississippi United States Of America Overalls South Southern Straw Hat Straw Hats Tools United States Office Of War Information Afro American Agricultural Worker Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Africa
> South Africa
> Related Images
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Dorothea Lange
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Russell Lee
> Arts
> Artists
> R
> Lee Russell
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Scotland
> Clackmannanshire
> Dollar
> North America
> United States of America
> Mississippi
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "These cotton hoers work from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi," was captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, specifically the plight of African American agricultural workers in the deep south. The photograph depicts a group of men and women, dressed in worn bib overalls and sun-faded hats, toiling in a cotton field under the unforgiving Mississippi sun. The scene is one of tireless labor, with the workers hoeing in unison, their faces etched with the lines of exhaustion and determination. The image is a stark reminder of the long hours and meager wages that defined the lives of these farm laborers during this period. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. This photograph, along with many others taken during this time, serves as an important historical record of a pivotal moment in American history and a testament to the resilience and dignity of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The image also highlights the exploitation and economic disparities that existed during this time, particularly for African American farmworkers who were often paid significantly less than their white counterparts. The photograph invites us to reflect on the legacy of this history and the ongoing struggle for social and economic justice.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
