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Georgia peach pickers eating, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Georgia peach pickers eating, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Georgia peach pickers eating. Muscella, Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Georgia Peach Pickers Eating," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in Muscella, Georgia, during the 1930s. The image documents a poignant moment in the lives of African American farm laborers during the Great Depression. The scene portrays a group of weary peach pickers taking a brief respite from their arduous work. Dressed in denim bib overalls and dungarees, they sit on the ground, their clothing stained with the dust and sweat of the fields. Their faces, etched with the lines of hard labor, express a mix of exhaustion and momentary relief. The simple, homemade dresses worn by the women add a touch of humanity and vulnerability to the image. The table before them is laden with the day's meager provisions - a few slices of bread, a plate of fried chicken, and a bowl of beans. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of agricultural labor during this period and the struggles faced by the working class during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange's powerful and evocative photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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