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Photographic Print : Farm boy with sack full of boll weevils...off of cotton plants, Macon County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farm boy with sack full of boll weevils...off of cotton plants, Macon County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm boy with sack full of boll weevils which he has picked off of cotton plants. Macon County, Georgia
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this evocative photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Historical Photographic Prints. Taken in 1937 by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image captures the harsh reality of the Great Depression era in America. A young farm boy from Macon County, Georgia, stands proudly with a sack full of boll weevils he has picked off his cotton plants. The destructive insects had devastated the cotton industry, leaving many farmers struggling to make ends meet. This poignant image is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Add this unique historical print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, presents a poignant image of a farm boy in Macon County, Georgia, as he laboriously picks boll weevils off cotton plants. The boll weevil, an invasive beetle species, had wreaked havoc on American cotton farms during the Great Depression, leading to widespread economic hardship for farmers and agricultural workers. The young farmhand, dressed in typical bib overalls and a simple work shirt, wears a determined expression as he carefully fills his sack with the pests. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of rural life during this period, with the backdrop of the barren cotton field adding to the sense of desolation and struggle. The photograph, titled "Farm boy with sack full of boll weevils," is a powerful representation of the exploitation and economic hardship faced by farmers and agricultural workers during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to document the effects of the Depression on rural America. This photograph is an important piece of American heritage art, showcasing the resilience and determination of individuals in the face of adversity. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of agricultural labor and the role it plays in our food production and economic systems.
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