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Cotton hoers on the Mississippi Delta, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton hoers on the Mississippi Delta, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton hoers on the Mississippi Delta. They worked from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton Hoers on the Mississippi Delta. They worked from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The scene unfolds in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, a region synonymous with the rich, fertile soil that has long nourished the agricultural industry of the United States. In this image, a group of African American women are depicted as they toil in the cotton fields under the unforgiving sun. Their faces are etched with the lines of exhaustion and determination, as they hoe the earth with rudimentary tools, their backs bent in unison. The women's clothing is simple and worn, reflecting the harsh realities of their daily lives. The photograph was taken during the Great Depression, a period of profound economic hardship in American history. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, commissioned Lange to document the plight of rural American farmers and farm laborers. This photograph is a poignant testament to the exploitation and hardships faced by African American agricultural workers during this time. The image is a powerful reminder of the rich heritage of American agriculture and the resilience of the human spirit. It serves as a stark contrast to the modern-day narratives of progress and prosperity, inviting us to reflect on the complex and often overlooked histories of labor and exploitation in the agricultural sector.
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