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IOWA: SHANTYTOWN, 1936. Backyard of shack in a shantytown in Spencer, Iowa
IOWA: SHANTYTOWN, 1936.
Backyard of shack in a shantytown in Spencer, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee, December 1936
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Media ID 13215411
1936 Backyard Cold December Great Depression Iowa New Deal Poverty Powerline Rural Russell Shack Shantytown Slum Snow Spencer Tire Trash Winter Wooden
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating IOWA: SHANTYTOWN, 1936 poster print. This evocative image, captured by renowned photographer Russell Lee in December 1936, showcases the backyard of a shack nestled in a shantytown in Spencer, Iowa. The black-and-white photograph transports you to a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the history and character of the Midwest during the Great Depression. Add this authentic piece to your wall and let the story of Iowa's past unfold.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "IOWA: SHANTYTOWN, 1936" takes us back to a time of immense struggle and hardship in America. The image captures the desolate backyard of a shack nestled within a shantytown in Spencer, Iowa. It was expertly captured by photographer Russell Lee in December 1936 during the Great Depression era. The scene is hauntingly bleak, with snow covering the ground and surrounding wooden structures that barely provide any respite from the biting cold. A worn-out tire lies discarded amidst scattered trash, symbolizing the poverty-stricken conditions prevalent at that time. The powerline stretching across the frame serves as a stark reminder of how basic amenities were scarce for those living on society's fringes. Lee's photograph not only documents an impoverished community but also sheds light on the impact of government initiatives like the New Deal during this period. This image stands as a testament to both human resilience and societal neglect. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of our shared history and compelled to reflect on how far we have come since then. It serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst adversity, hope can emerge – inspiring us to strive for progress and ensure that no one is left behind.
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