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Coming out of tobacco barn in which tobacco is being cured, Granville County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Coming out of tobacco barn in which tobacco is being cured, Granville County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Coming out of tobacco barn in which tobacco is being cured. Careful check of temperature must be made. Granville County, North Carolina
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to Granville County, North Carolina during the era of the Great Depression. The image captures a significant moment in the tobacco industry as we witness two young boys emerging from a tobacco barn where the precious crop is being cured. With meticulous attention to detail, Lange highlights the importance of temperature control in this process. A careful check must be made to ensure that the conditions are just right for curing tobacco leaves effectively. The boys' attire reflects their rural upbringing and hardworking nature; they don bib overalls or dungarees commonly worn by farm laborers at that time. Lange's composition draws our gaze towards the rustic barn doorway through which these children exit into daylight. Their departure symbolizes hope amidst challenging times, representing resilience and determination within America's agricultural heartland. As part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange documented various aspects of American life during this period. Her photographs served as powerful visual records capturing both hardship and strength within communities affected by economic adversity. Preserved in nitrate negative format at the Library of Congress, this image stands as a testament to Lange's ability to convey emotion through photography while shedding light on an important chapter in American history. It serves as a reminder of our nation's heritage and offers insight into an industry that has shaped countless lives throughout generations.
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