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Tobacco sharecroppers wife cleaning up table after washing... Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tobacco sharecroppers wife cleaning up table after washing... Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco sharecroppers wife cleaning up table after washing breakfast dishes. Person County, North Carolina
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In this poignant photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in 1939, we are transported to Person County, North Carolina during the Great Depression. The image captures a tobacco sharecropper's wife diligently cleaning up the table after washing breakfast dishes. Her worn hands and determined expression tell a story of resilience amidst economic hardship. Inside their humble cabin, we see remnants of rural life - simple furniture and kitchen utensils that serve as tools for survival. The woman's role as both mother and homemaker is evident in her dedication to maintaining order within their household. Lange's composition invites us into this intimate moment, where everyday tasks become symbols of strength and perseverance. As part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange documented the harsh realities faced by American families during this era, shedding light on social issues through her lens. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by those living in rural America during the Great Depression. It encapsulates not only the physical labor required to sustain a family but also highlights the emotional weight carried by women like this sharecropper's wife. Preserved within the archives of the Library of Congress, Lange's work continues to resonate today, reminding us of our collective history and inspiring empathy for those who have endured hardships before us.
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