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COTTON HOERS, 1937. A group of migrant cotton hoers walking to work on a cotton plantation
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COTTON HOERS, 1937. A group of migrant cotton hoers walking to work on a cotton plantation
COTTON HOERS, 1937.
A group of migrant cotton hoers walking to work on a cotton plantation, near Clarksdale, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June-July 1937
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1937 Back Black Cotton Dorothea Farm Tool Field Great Depression July Lange Migrant Worker Mississippi New Deal Plantation Poverty Rural Tool Walking Working Class Clarksdale Southeast
COTTON HOERS, 1937 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Migrant Workers during the Great Depression
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. This photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June-July 1937, it showcases a group of African American migrant cotton hoers on their way to work at a cotton plantation near Clarksdale, Mississippi. In this image, men and women clad in worn-out clothes can be seen walking together through a vast field with farm tools in hand. Their faces reflect the hardships they endure as they navigate poverty-stricken rural areas during one of America's darkest times - the Great Depression. Lange's lens skillfully portrays the resilience and determination etched on their faces. The photo serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by working-class individuals seeking employment opportunities amidst economic turmoil. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal program, Lange was commissioned by Farm Security Administration (FSA) to document life during this era. Her photographs became powerful symbols that shed light on social issues such as poverty and inequality. This particular print from Granger Art on Demand offers viewers an authentic glimpse into daily life for these migrant workers who relied heavily on cotton plantations for survival. It stands as a testament to both their strength and vulnerability while highlighting Lange's ability to capture raw human emotions through her lens.
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