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Lunchtime in the pea fields with camp in background, near Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Lunchtime in the pea fields with camp in background, near Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime in the field. Camp in background. Near Calipatria, California. Pea fields
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Lunchtime in the Pea Fields - A Glimpse into America's Agricultural Heritage
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. In this photograph taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, we are transported back to a scorching summer day in 1939 near Calipatria, California. The image captures a poignant moment during lunchtime amidst the vast pea fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. The foreground showcases a group of hardworking agricultural workers, their faces etched with exhaustion from hours spent under the sweltering sun. Clad in simple clothing and bonnets to shield themselves from the heat, they take respite from their laborious tasks. Their worn hands clutch baskets filled with nourishment for sustenance - a humble reminder of their perseverance and resilience. In the background stands a camp, serving as both shelter and refuge for these farmhands who have left behind everything familiar to seek employment opportunities during one of America's darkest periods - The Great Depression. This image serves as an important historical document capturing not only the economic hardships faced by countless individuals but also highlighting their unwavering determination to survive. Dorothea Lange's lens immortalizes this scene, preserving it for future generations to witness and appreciate the sacrifices made by those who worked tirelessly on American soil. Through her powerful imagery, she sheds light on an era defined by struggle yet marked by hope and unity amongst communities bound together through shared hardship. This photograph is now part of our collective heritage; it symbolizes both resilience in times of adversity and pays homage to those whose tireless efforts shaped America's agricultural landscape forever.
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