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Canvas Print : Toilet for ten cabins, men, women... in auto camp... Greenfield, Salinas Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Toilet for ten cabins, men, women... in auto camp... Greenfield, Salinas Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet for ten cabins, men, women and children in auto camp for Arkansawyers, recent migrants to California. Rent for cabins ten dollars a month. Greenfield, Salinas Valley, California
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the iconic photograph "Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children in auto camp for Arkansawyers, recent migrants to California" by Dorothea Lange. Taken in 1939 in Greenfield, Salinas Valley, CA, this evocative image captures the simple yet communal living conditions of the era. Add this historical piece to your home decor and transport yourself back to a time of resilience and determination. Perfect for those who appreciate vintage photography and American history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in 1939 showcases the harsh living conditions faced by recent migrants to California during the Great Depression. The image depicts a row of ten cabins, each equipped with a single toilet facility, serving both men and women. These cabins were part of an auto camp located in Greenfield, Salinas Valley. Lange's lens exposes the stark reality of poverty and economic struggle that plagued America at this time. The dilapidated state of the buildings reflects the dire circumstances these Arkansawyers found themselves in as they sought refuge on the West Coast. Rent for these meager accommodations was set at ten dollars per month, highlighting how even basic necessities came at a high cost for those affected by the recession. The photograph serves as a reminder of not only the physical hardships endured but also sheds light on public health concerns prevalent during this era. With limited sanitation facilities available, maintaining hygiene standards became an ongoing challenge for these marginalized communities. Dorothea Lange's work underlines her commitment to documenting social issues and advocating for change through photography. This particular image stands as a testament to her ability to capture raw emotions within still frames while shedding light on important societal issues such as poverty, housing conditions, and public health challenges faced by Americans during one of their darkest periods in history.
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