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Antique Framed Print : Clothing of oil drilling workers drying on a steam pipe in Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939
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Clothing of oil drilling workers drying on a steam pipe in Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939
WORK CLOTHES, 1939.
Clothing of oil drilling workers drying on a steam pipe in Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939
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Media ID 8245267
1939 Coverall Denim Drilling Drying Great Depression Industry Machinery New Deal Oil Well Overalls Pants Pipe Rural Russell South West Steam Steam Power Texas
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 25cm (14.6" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken by Russell Lee in April 1939, transports us back to the heart of Kilgore, Texas during a pivotal era in American history. The image showcases the rugged clothing worn by oil drilling workers as they dry their garments on a steam pipe. These work clothes tell a story of resilience and hard labor that defined this rural community. In an age where machinery and steam power were transforming industries across the nation, this snapshot captures the essence of early 20th-century America. The denim overalls and pants hanging from the steam pipe symbolize both the physical demands of drilling for oil and the economic struggles faced during the Great Depression. Lee's lens beautifully captures not only these drying garments but also provides a glimpse into life in rural Texas at that time. The photo serves as a testament to how individuals persevered through challenging circumstances while working tirelessly to fuel an industry that would shape our nation's future. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are reminded of the impact of government initiatives like Roosevelt's New Deal and programs such as FSA (Farm Security Administration). This photograph is more than just a depiction of work clothes; it encapsulates an entire era marked by determination, resourcefulness, and hope for better days ahead.
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