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El Paso housewives after a day's shopping in Juarez, Mexico, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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El Paso housewives after a day's shopping in Juarez, Mexico, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
El Paso housewives after a day's shopping in Juarez, Mexico where they benefit by the rate of exchange. Texas
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This evocative photograph, titled "El Paso Housewives after a Day's Shopping in Juarez, Mexico," was captured by renowned American documentary photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image portrays a group of housewives from El Paso, Texas, as they return from a day of shopping across the border in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The scene is set at a border checkpoint, where the women are seen carrying their purchases - bags filled with clothing, accessories, and other apparel - as they cross back into the United States. The women's fashionable attire, including dresses and hats, contrasts with the stark, industrial backdrop of the bridge and the automobiles parked at the border post. During the Great Depression, the exchange rate between the United States and Mexico offered significant savings for American consumers, making border shopping a popular activity for housewives. This photograph captures the economic and cultural exchange that took place along the border during this time. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of the two countries and the role that border communities played in the broader economic and social fabric of the region. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, expertly captured the essence of this moment, offering a glimpse into the past and a testament to the enduring allure of cross-border shopping.
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