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Weighing in and loading cotton, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Weighing in and loading cotton, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Weighing in and loading cotton. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California
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This powerful image captured by Dorothea Lange in 1936 showcases the harsh realities of agricultural work in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, California during the Great Depression. The photograph depicts a group of male farm workers weighing and loading cotton onto trucks, their faces weathered and hands calloused from long hours spent toiling in the fields.
The black and white composition highlights the stark contrast between the softness of the cotton bolls and the ruggedness of the men tasked with picking them. Each worker carries a heavy sack on his back, symbolizing not only physical labor but also economic hardship faced by those struggling to make ends meet during this tumultuous time.
Dorothea Lange's keen eye for capturing raw emotion and human resilience is evident in this poignant image. The viewer can almost feel the weight of each cotton-filled sack as it is hoisted onto waiting trucks, destined for market.
As we reflect on this snapshot of history, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by generations past to build our nation's agricultural industry. This photograph serves as a testament to both the struggles endured by these farm workers and their unwavering determination to provide for themselves and their families amidst adversity.
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