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PEA PICKERs CAMP, 1939. Food and household equipment inside the tent at a pea

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PEA PICKERs CAMP, 1939. Food and household equipment inside the tent at a pea

PEA PICKERs CAMP, 1939.
Food and household equipment inside the tent at a pea pickers camp in Santa Clara County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

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1939 California Camp Carnation Crate Dorothea Food Great Depression Household Kettle Lange Migrant Worker Poor Supplies Tent Working Class Condensed Milk Santa Clara County


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This photograph transports us back to the year 1939, where we find ourselves immersed in the daily life of pea pickers at a camp in Santa Clara County, California. The tent serves as their humble abode, providing shelter for both living and sustenance. Inside this modest dwelling, we witness an array of food and household equipment scattered about. A crate filled with Carnation condensed milk catches our attention, symbolizing a small luxury amidst the hardships faced by these migrant workers during the Great Depression era. A kettle sits atop a makeshift stove, ready to prepare meals that will nourish weary bodies after long hours spent laboring in the fields. Photographed by Dorothea Lange, this image captures not only poverty but also resilience and determination within the working class community. It serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those who were left struggling during one of America's most difficult times. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it is impossible not to feel empathy towards these individuals who relied on meager supplies and resourcefulness to survive each day. This photograph stands as a testament to their strength and perseverance while shedding light on an important chapter in American history. Granger Art on Demand presents us with yet another powerful visual narrative that continues to resonate with audiences today – reminding us never to forget those who have endured hardship throughout our nation's past.

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