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Young cherry picker, near Millville, New Jersey, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Young cherry picker, near Millville, New Jersey, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young cherry picker, near Millville, New Jersey. The cherry crop is harvested by local families, men, women, and children
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This evocative photograph, titled "Young Cherry Picker, near Millville, New Jersey," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image portrays the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression, as local families, including men, women, and children, worked tirelessly to harvest the cherries. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was an influential documentary photographer best known for her Depression-era work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Her poignant images brought attention to the plight of millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet during this economically challenging time. In this photograph, a young girl, perhaps no older than ten, stands among the cherry trees, her small frame dwarfed by the towering branches laden with ripe fruit. Her expression is one of determination and focus, as she reaches up to pluck the cherries with a basket balanced precariously on her hip. The scene is reminiscent of a simpler time, where the entire community came together to work the land and ensure their survival. The image, part of the Dorothea Lange Collection in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The cherries, which symbolize the fleeting beauty of nature, serve as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of cherishing each moment.
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