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Cotton laborer's house, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton laborer's house, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton laborer's house. Louisiana. [Cardboard box: Duble Heder Ice Cream Cones']
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton laborer's house, Louisiana," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. The dilapidated wooden house, with its peeling paint and makeshift mosquito screens, stands as a testament to the economic hardships faced by many Americans during this period. The cardboard box labeled 'Duble Heder Ice Cream Cones' placed next to the house adds a haunting contrast to the stark living conditions. The house, located in Louisiana, United States, is a simple, wooden structure, with a shuttered window and a timber lean-to addition. The image is a nitrate negative, reflecting the photographic techniques of the time. Lange, known for her documentation of the human condition during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, captured this moment with sensitivity and empathy. The image is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph is a poignant reflection of the public health and economic challenges faced by rural communities during the Great Depression. The makeshift screens and the presence of a box of ice cream cones suggest the struggle for basic necessities and the importance of simple pleasures in difficult times.
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