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Camper receives help in fitting a coat from WPA sewing instructor, FSA, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Camper receives help in fitting a coat from WPA sewing instructor, FSA, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camper receives help in fitting a coat from Works Progress Administration (WPA) sewing instructor. Shafter camp for migratory agricultural workers (Farm Security Administration-FSA), California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures a poignant moment at the Shafter camp for migratory agricultural workers in California during the Great Depression. The image shows a WPA (Works Progress Administration) sewing instructor helping a camper with the fitting of a coat. The scene takes place indoors, with an ironing board and an iron nearby, suggesting the importance of domestic skills and clothing production in the daily life of the camp's residents. The camper, dressed in simple and worn clothing, looks intently at the instructor as she adjusts the coat's sleeves and collar. The sewing instructor, a determined and focused figure, holds the coat open and looks up, as if considering the best way to make the garment fit perfectly. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by many Americans during the Great Depression and the role of government programs like the WPA in providing essential services and education to those in need. This image is part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, which documents the lives of rural and agricultural workers during this period. Dorothea Lange's powerful and compassionate photography continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a glimpse into the past and the resilience of the human spirit.
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