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Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia
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Barrel Barrels Corrugated Iron Georgia United States Of America Iron Processing Resin South Turpentine Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
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This photograph, titled "Turpentine Still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia," was taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image captures a scene of industrial activity in the rural countryside of Georgia, United States. In the photograph, several barrels of turpentine, a resin extracted from pine trees, are stacked next to a corrugated iron building. The still is located in the Piney Woods region of Georgia, which was known for its extensive pine forests and turpentine production. The image is part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by rural communities during this period. The rustic, rural life depicted in the image contrasts sharply with the modern industrial processes taking place. The use of corrugated iron for the still and the barrels adds to the sense of makeshift, improvised infrastructure. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in American photography, captured this image as part of her work for the FSA and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph is a testament to Lange's ability to document the human condition with empathy and insight. The nitrate negative, which has been preserved in the Library of Congress, continues to be an important historical record of rural life during the Depression era.
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