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TEXAS: MIGRANT GIRL, 1939. A young girl from a family of migrant workers doing
TEXAS: MIGRANT GIRL, 1939.
A young girl from a family of migrant workers doing laundry near Harlingen, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1939
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Media ID 13216343
1939 Busy Great Depression Laundry Migrant New Deal Poor Responsibility Russell Southwest Texas Washboard Washing Washtub Working Working Class Young Harlingen
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the poignant history of the past into your home with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "TEXAS: MIGRANT GIRL, 1939." Captured by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration during the Great Depression, this powerful photograph depicts a young girl from a migrant family doing laundry near Harlingen, Texas. Each Canvas Print is expertly crafted with a vibrant, high-definition image transfer and a wrap-around design, ensuring stunning detail and rich color. Transform your space into a gallery with this timeless piece of American history - order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "TEXAS: MIGRANT GIRL, 1939" today.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
TEXAS - MIGRANT GIRL, 1939. A Glimpse into the Resilience of a Young Girl During the Great Depression
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant photograph captures a young girl from a migrant worker family, diligently engaged in her daily chores near Harlingen, Texas in 1939. The image showcases the harsh realities faced by working-class families during the era of economic turmoil known as the Great Depression. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness an American child shouldering responsibilities far beyond her tender years. With determination etched on her face, she stands beside a washtub and washboard—symbols of laborious manual work—and tackles the arduous task of laundry. Her hands are calloused but steady as she scrubs away at each garment with unwavering resolve. Photographed by Russell Lee under the auspices of New Deal's Farm Security Administration (FSA), this powerful image serves as both documentation and testament to the strength and resilience exhibited by those facing adversity head-on. It encapsulates not only one girl's struggle for survival amidst poverty but also represents countless others who were forced to mature prematurely due to circumstances beyond their control. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it is essential to remember that behind every historical event lies individual stories waiting to be heard. This young girl becomes an emblematic figure—a symbol reminding us of our shared humanity and inspiring us to recognize and empathize with those who have endured hardship throughout history. Through preservation efforts led by institutions
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