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INDIANA: FARM SALE, 1937. Auctioning off a team of horses at the closing-out sale
INDIANA: FARM SALE, 1937.
Auctioning off a team of horses at the closing-out sale of Frank Sheroan, tenant farmer, near Montmorenci, Indiana. Photographed by Russell Lee in February 1937
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Media ID 13213454
1937 Auction Barn Denim Equipment Farm Security Administration Farmer February Great Depression New Deal Overalls Overcoat Rural Russel Team Tenant Vendor
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "INDIANA: FARM SALE, 1937" by Granger Art on Demand (photographer: Russell Lee). This classic black-and-white photograph transports you to a bygone era, depicting the intense moment of bidding on a team of horses at a farm sale in Montmorenci, Indiana. Add character and history to your space with this beautifully framed, high-quality print. Perfect for any room in your home or office, this timeless piece is sure to be a conversation starter.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.9cm x 57.6cm (23.6" x 22.7")
Estimated Product Size is 78.2cm x 68.2cm (30.8" x 26.9")
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.
INDIANA - FARM SALE, 1937. A Glimpse into the Struggles of Rural America during the Great Depression
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph takes us back to a pivotal moment in American history - February 1937, when the nation was grappling with the devastating effects of the Great Depression. The image captures an auction scene at Frank Sheroan's closing-out sale near Montmorenci, Indiana. In this poignant snapshot by Russell Lee, we witness a team of horses being auctioned off as part of desperate measures taken by tenant farmer Frank Sheroan to cope with mounting financial pressures. Men clad in denim overalls and overcoats huddle together around the barn, their faces reflecting both determination and despair. The photo serves as a stark reminder of how rural communities were hit hard by foreclosure and economic downturn during this era. It also sheds light on the resilience and resourcefulness displayed by farmers like Sheroan who sought solace through auctions such as these. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives, which aimed to revive the struggling economy, Farm Security Administration (FSA) photographers like Russell Lee documented scenes like this across America. Their powerful images became symbols not only of hardship but also hope for a better future. This particular print offers us an intimate glimpse into one Hoosier farmer's struggle for survival amidst challenging circumstances - a testament to both human perseverance and historical significance that should never be forgotten.
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