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Story-and-a-half weatherboard house, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Story-and-a-half weatherboard house, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Story-and-a-half weatherboard house. Note chinaberry tree, common for shade. Note soil erosion in foreground. Note corner of tobacco field. Person County, North Carolina
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This print by Dorothea Lange transports us back to the rural landscapes of Person County, North Carolina in 1939. The focal point is a charming story-and-a-half weatherboard house, standing proudly amidst its surroundings. As our eyes wander through the image, we notice the towering chinaberry tree casting shade over the property – a common feature in this region. However, it is impossible to overlook the signs of struggle that pervade this scene. In the foreground, soil erosion serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by farmers during this era. A corner of a tobacco field can be glimpsed nearby, highlighting agriculture's significance in sustaining livelihoods. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not just an architectural marvel but also tells a larger tale about America's history. This photograph was taken during the Great Depression when poverty and economic recession plagued many communities across the country. Through her work for Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI), Lange documented these hardships with empathy and compassion. As we study this image further, we are reminded of Lange's legacy as one of America's most influential photographers. Her ability to capture both beauty and hardship within a single frame showcases her unique talent for storytelling through photography. This particular print now resides at Congressional Library as part of our nation's heritage art collection – preserving memories from an important chapter in American history for generations to come.
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