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Family Picking Cotton
Geronimo, Oklahoma: October 10, 1916 A family picking cotton on 20 acres they rent in Comanche County. The 5 and 6-year old pick 20 to 25 pounds of cotton a day, and the 3-year old is learning to pick. They give 1/4 of the cotton for rent, and 1/3 of of the corn
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1910s 1916 Agriculture B And W Caucasian Appearance Childhood Children Cotton Daytime Families Family Family Activity Farming Harvest Labor Monochromatic Monochrome Oklahoma Several Children Work Workers Working Child Labor Cotton Fields Cotton Pickers Geronimo Sharecroppers
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photo captures a moment frozen in time - a family picking cotton on their rented 20-acre farm in Comanche County, Geronimo, Oklahoma. It was taken on October 10,1916, during the era of child labor and sharecropping. In this historical image, we see children as young as three years old actively participating in the backbreaking work. The two older siblings, aged five and six, toil tirelessly under the scorching sun to pick between 20 to 25 pounds of cotton each day. Meanwhile, the youngest member of the family is just beginning to learn how to contribute. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into an agricultural reality where every hand mattered for survival. Despite their tender age and innocence being overshadowed by labor demands at such an early stage of life, these children are resilient symbols of determination amidst adversity. They give one-fourth of their hard-earned cotton yield for rent while also sharing one-third of their corn harvest. This vintage photograph serves as a powerful reminder that farming was not only about crops but also about families working together against all odds. It sheds light on the hardships faced by rural communities during that era while showcasing their unwavering spirit and strength. As we reflect upon this piece from Underwood Archives' collection curated by Universal Images Group (UIG), it prompts us to appreciate our progress over time while acknowledging those who paved the way for better conditions today.
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