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Tobacco farms, like Southern cotton farms, carry a heavy surplus... near Tifton, Georgia, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tobacco farms, like Southern cotton farms, carry a heavy surplus... near Tifton, Georgia, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Tifton, Georgia. Tobacco farms, like Southern cotton farms, carry a heavy surplus which they employ at seasonal peaks
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938 near Tifton, Georgia, captures the essence of tobacco farming during the Great Depression. The image portrays a scene reminiscent of Southern cotton farms, with an abundance of tobacco leaves spread out to dry in the sun. The surplus of crops is a testament to the labor-intensive nature of tobacco farming, which required seasonal peaks of employment. The photograph features a group of African American agricultural workers, dressed in denim bib overalls and bare feet, tending to the tobacco plants. Their bodies are bent over, their faces focused on the task at hand. The boys and girls in the image also contribute to the harvest, their small frames a reminder of the intergenerational nature of farm work. The buildings in the background, with their weathered facades and rusted roofs, speak to the economic struggles of the time. The Great Depression had left many farmers, including those in the tobacco industry, struggling to make ends meet. The Farm Security Administration, a New Deal agency, was established to provide relief to farmers and rural communities, and Dorothea Lange was one of its most prominent photographers. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of agricultural workers during a pivotal moment in American history. The image is rich in detail, from the texture of the denim clothing to the intricacies of the tobacco leaves, and it continues to resonate with viewers today as a powerful representation of the human spirit and the enduring resilience of rural communities.
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