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Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond, FSA camp, Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond, FSA camp, Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Oregon
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This print by Dorothea Lange takes us back to the year 1939 in Merrill, Oregon. The image showcases a portable laundry unit set up in an FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, with a shower unit visible beyond it. This al fresco scene captures a slice of daily life during the Great Depression era in America. The photograph highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the time as people sought practical solutions for their basic needs. Against the backdrop of economic recession, Lange's lens focuses on gender roles and household chores that were prevalent during this period. A female figure can be seen attending to her laundry using what appears to be a mangle, while other sinks stand nearby for communal use. Lange's composition not only documents physical structures but also tells a story about resilience and community spirit amidst challenging times. The mobile nature of these facilities reflects both necessity and adaptability in providing sanitation services to those living within FSA camps. Preserved by the Library of Congress, this still image serves as an important historical artifact from Dorothea Lange's extensive body of work capturing American heritage during the 20th century. It reminds us of our collective past while shedding light on issues such as poverty, labor dynamics, and social conditions that continue to shape our society today.
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