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Cradling wheat near Sperryville, Virginia. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cradling wheat near Sperryville, Virginia. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cradling wheat near Sperryville, Virginia. A hand binder follows the mower. These men had never heard of a combine harvester. "Sure would like to see that." Their father used a reap hook
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Cradling Wheat near Sperryville, Virginia, 1936: A poignant moment in American agricultural history captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange. In this image, two farmers pause in their labor-intensive work, their faces etched with the weariness of the long harvest season. The men, dressed in denim bib overalls and dungarees, are seen carefully cradling freshly cut wheat, their eyes fixed on the mower behind them. The scene is reminiscent of a bygone era, where farming methods were simpler, yet more labor-intensive. These men had never heard of a combine harvester, a modern agricultural implement that would drastically change the landscape of farming in the coming decades. Their father used a reap hook, a tool that required back-breaking labor to cut the wheat. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of farmers during the Great Depression, a time when the economy was in shambles, and employment opportunities were scarce. The photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration, is a powerful reminder of the connection between the land, the people, and the passage of time. The image is particularly significant as it showcases the stark contrast between the past and the future of agriculture in America.
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