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FARM CHILDREN, 1939. Three farm children with a bicycle, Thurston County, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939

FARM CHILDREN, 1939. Three farm children with a bicycle, Thurston County, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939


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FARM CHILDREN, 1939. Three farm children with a bicycle, Thurston County, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939

FARM CHILDREN, 1939.
Three farm children with a bicycle, Thurston County, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939

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This photograph, titled "Farm Children, 1939" captures a poignant moment in the lives of three young siblings living on a farm in Thurston County, Washington State. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in August 1939 during the Great Depression era, this image beautifully encapsulates the resilience and simplicity of rural life. In the photograph, we see two boys and their sister standing proudly next to a bicycle. The eldest boy wears denim overalls while his younger brother dons shorts and is barefooted. Their sister stands beside them with an affectionate cat nestled in her arms. The children's faces reflect both innocence and maturity as they pose for Lange's lens. The backdrop of a rustic doorway hints at their humble dwelling within the Pacific Northwest region. A rake leans against the wall nearby, symbolizing their involvement in farm chores even at such tender ages. Lange's skillful composition allows us to glimpse into these children's world - one marked by poverty but also filled with love and companionship. This photograph serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by many families during that time period while also celebrating the strength found within communities. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an early summer day where childhood adventures were intertwined with responsibility - capturing not only an era but also our shared humanity.

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