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Antique Framed Print : MISSISSIPPI: NATCHEZ, 1940. A family walking along the railroad tracks in Natchez, Mississippi
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MISSISSIPPI: NATCHEZ, 1940. A family walking along the railroad tracks in Natchez, Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI: NATCHEZ, 1940.
A family walking along the railroad tracks in Natchez, Mississippi. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1940
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Media ID 13215159
1940 Back Balance Black Carrying Family Marion Mississippi Natchez Path Poor Post Railroad Track Rural Utility Pole Walking Wolcott Balancing Unidentified
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.
Mississippi - Natchez, 1940 - A Glimpse into the Lives of a Resilient African American Family
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph captures a poignant moment in history as it showcases an unidentified African American family walking along the railroad tracks in Natchez, Mississippi. Taken by renowned photographer Marion Post Wolcott in 1940, this image offers us a glimpse into the lives of rural communities during that era. The composition is strikingly simple yet powerful. The midday sun casts long shadows on the path ahead as each member of the family walks with purpose and determination. A young boy carries a bag on his back, symbolizing their resilience and resourcefulness amidst challenging circumstances. As they traverse these railroad tracks, which served as both literal and metaphorical pathways to new opportunities for many families at that time, we witness their strength and unity. The woman leading the way embodies grace and perseverance while balancing her responsibilities with unwavering resolve. This photograph serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by marginalized communities during this period in American history. It also highlights their indomitable spirit and ability to find joy even amidst adversity. Through this remarkable visual narrative captured by Marion Post Wolcott's lens, we are transported back to 1940s Mississippi—a time when hope was carried forward one step at a time along dusty paths like these.
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