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MIGRANT CHILD, 1936. Son of destitute migrant worker playing with the coils of
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MIGRANT CHILD, 1936. Son of destitute migrant worker playing with the coils of
MIGRANT CHILD, 1936.
Son of destitute migrant worker playing with the coils of an old bed frame at the American River camp, near Sacremento, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
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1936 Barefoot California Camp Child Denim Dorothea Garbage Great Depression Lange Lantern Migrant Worker New Deal November Overalls Playing Poverty Rural Trash Working Class
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In this poignant photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in November 1936, we are transported back to a time of great struggle and hardship. The image portrays a young boy, the son of a destitute migrant worker, finding solace and amusement amidst the coils of an old bed frame at the American River camp near Sacramento, California. The child's barefoot innocence is juxtaposed against the harsh reality of his surroundings. His worn denim overalls speak volumes about his humble origins and limited resources. As he engages with the discarded bed frame, one can't help but wonder about the dreams it once cradled and how they were shattered by poverty. Lange's lens captures not only this individual story but also represents countless others who faced similar circumstances during the Great Depression era. The garbage strewn around serves as a stark reminder of their daily struggles for survival. This photograph stands as a testament to Lange's ability to humanize her subjects through her lens. It serves as both documentation and advocacy for those living on society's fringes during that tumultuous period in American history. As we reflect upon this image today, it reminds us of our responsibility to address social inequalities and provide support for marginalized communities. It compels us to remember that behind every statistic lies an individual with hopes, dreams, and untapped potential – just like this young boy playing amidst discarded coils in rural California almost a century ago.
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