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SHARECROPPER HOME, 1938. Sharecroppers wife with her baby and young child inside
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SHARECROPPER HOME, 1938.
Sharecroppers wife with her baby and young child inside a shack without windows, Missouri. Photograph by Russell Lee, May 1938
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1938 Baby Barefoot Chair Child Dirty Family Farmer Great Depression Missouri Mother New Deal Plank Poor Poverty Rural Russell Shack Sharecropper Slum Table Washboard Wife Wood Burning Stove Wooden Working Class Young
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Capturing the Struggles - A Glimpse into Sharecropper Life in 1938
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. This poignant photograph, titled "SHARECROPPER HOME, 1938" offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities faced by sharecroppers during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Russell Lee in May 1938, this image portrays a sharecropper's wife with her baby and young child inside their humble dwelling located in Missouri. The dilapidated shack lacks windows, emphasizing the destitution that plagued many rural families at that time. The worn wooden planks and crude construction reflect both poverty and resilience. Inside, we witness a scene of daily life as the mother tends to her children amidst meager surroundings. Despite the hardships evident in this snapshot, there is an undeniable sense of strength emanating from this woman. Her weathered face tells tales of endurance while cradling her infant close to her chest. The barefoot toddler beside her stands as a symbol of innocence amid adversity. In this modest interior space dominated by a simple table and chair, we see signs of resourcefulness – a wood-burning stove serving as their only source of warmth and sustenance; a washboard suggesting constant labor for cleanliness. This powerful image serves as a reminder of how economic hardship can shape lives but also highlights the indomitable spirit within those who persevere against all odds. It stands as an enduring testament to the struggles faced by working-class families during one of America
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