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Wife of tobacco sharecropper bathing her baby... Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Wife of tobacco sharecropper bathing her baby... Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Wife of tobacco sharecropper bathing her baby in kitchen. Person County, North Carolina]
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This poignant photograph captures a tender moment between a wife of a tobacco sharecropper and her baby in Person County, North Carolina, during the year 1939. The image was taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, known for her powerful documentation of American life during the Great Depression. In this intimate scene, we see the mother bathing her infant in their humble kitchen. The worn-out building reflects the hardships faced by farming families during that era. Despite the challenging economic conditions and rural setting, Lange's lens reveals an atmosphere of love and care within this household. The photo serves as a reminder of the struggles endured by working-class families at that time. It highlights not only their physical labor but also their dedication to maintaining hygiene and nurturing their children amidst adversity. Dorothea Lange's work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) aimed to raise awareness about social issues through photography. Through her lens, she captured both individual stories and broader societal themes such as poverty, family dynamics, and resilience. This particular image stands as a testament to motherhood's universal nature - transcending time periods or geographical boundaries. It invites viewers to reflect on our shared humanity while appreciating the historical context in which it was taken. Preserved by Heritage Images from Dorothea Lange's extensive body of work held at Library of Congress' Congressional Library archives, this print continues to evoke emotions even after more than eight decades since its creation
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