Woman tramp sitting at side of road
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Woman tramp sitting at side of road
A female tramp, her skin tanned by the outdoor life, sits by the road, her bag of possessions at her side. Although her body is well wrapped in overcoat and hat, her feet are in open sandals
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Character Characterful Depression Elderly Feet Homeless Homelessness Over Coat Possessions Poverty Recession Road Side Sandals Skin Tanned Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Verge Workhouse Workhouses
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the essence of a woman's resilience and determination in the face of poverty and hardship during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The woman, dressed in a heavy overcoat and hat to shield herself from the elements, sits by the side of the road with a bag of her possessions at her side. Despite the harsh conditions, she has chosen to keep her feet uncovered in open sandals, perhaps a small act of defiance or a reminder of warmer days. Her tanned skin speaks to her time spent outdoors, living a nomadic life. The historical context of this photograph places it in the era of workhouses and vagrancy, a time when the economic recession left many people destitute and without a home. The woman's aged and weathered face tells a story of hardship and struggle, yet her characterful expression suggests a deep well of inner strength and resourcefulness. The grassy verge by the roadside serves as a reminder of the transient nature of her existence, yet she remains steadfast and unbroken. This image is a poignant reminder of a time in history when poverty and homelessness were widespread, and the human spirit continued to endure.
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