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Wife and child of tractor driver, Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Wife and child of tractor driver, Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife and child of tractor driver. Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Wife and Child of Tractor Driver, Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. The photograph shows a young African American mother cradling her infant son in her arms, both of them dressed in simple, worn clothing. The mother's expression is one of weary determination, while her child gazes up at her with a look of innocent trust. The scene is set against the backdrop of a rustic, rural environment, with the tractor and farm equipment visible in the background. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documented the lives of countless American families during this period of economic hardship. Her work, which included portraits, landscapes, and reportage, provided a powerful visual record of the human impact of the Great Depression. This photograph, in particular, is a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The image also speaks to the importance of family and motherhood, and the ways in which these bonds can provide solace and sustenance in even the most challenging of circumstances. The photograph was taken at Aldridge Plantation in Mississippi, and was later made part of the Office of War Information (OWI) collection. It is a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture the essence of a moment in time, and to preserve it for future generations.
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