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Cotton weighing near Robstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton weighing near Robstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton weighing near Robstown, Texas
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Cotton Weighing Near Robstown, Texas, 1936
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is a powerful photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression era. The image captures the raw reality of farm life in the United States during this challenging time. In the photograph, a man, identified as a cotton picker, is seen standing next to a large sack filled with freshly picked cotton. He wears a worn-out hat and a simple work shirt, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. The cotton field stretches out behind him, with rows of cotton plants reaching towards the sky. A second man, also a cotton picker, is visible in the background, bent over and picking cotton. The photograph was taken during Lange's work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that provided relief to rural areas affected by the Great Depression. The FSA aimed to document the living and working conditions of American farmers and rural communities, and Lange's images are an important record of this period in American history. The cotton sack the man is holding is a symbol of the hard labor and long hours required to earn a living in the agricultural industry during this time. The image also highlights the simple clothing and tools used by farm laborers, and the harsh conditions they worked in. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by American farmers during the Great Depression and the importance of agricultural labor in the country's economy. Today, "Cotton Weighing Near Robstown, Texas, 1936" is a valuable heritage art piece, showcasing the resilience and determination of American farmworkers and the importance of agricultural labor in shaping the nation's history. The photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorothea Lange's work and the power of photography to capture and preserve historical moments.
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