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Interior of Mrs. Botners storage cellar, Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Interior of Mrs. Botners storage cellar, Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Interior of Mrs. Botners storage cellar. 800 quarts of " food for the winter." " I miss my chickens so, but we re just not fixed for chickens or hogs yet." Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon
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This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in 1939, offers a glimpse into the interior of Mrs. Botners' storage cellar in Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon. The image showcases an impressive display of preserved food for the winter season - a staggering 800 quarts to be exact. Bottles upon bottles line the shelves of this humble bunker-like space, creating a striking visual representation of resilience during challenging times. In her caption, Lange captures Mrs. Botners' bittersweet sentiment as she longs for her chickens but acknowledges that their current circumstances do not allow for them yet. This poignant statement speaks volumes about the economic hardships faced during the Great Depression era. The photograph's composition draws attention to every detail within the cellar: glass jars with meticulously labeled contents such as fruits and larder provisions; Kilner and Mason jars neatly arranged on sturdy shelves; and dim lighting casting shadows on these preserved treasures. It is evident that this storage cellar served as a lifeline for sustenance during difficult times. Lange's masterful documentation through photography provides us with a window into history - reminding us of both human resilience and struggle amidst economic recession. As we gaze at this powerful image captured over eight decades ago, we are transported to an era where self-sufficiency was paramount and resourcefulness was essential for survival.
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