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Grandmother from Oklahoma and her pieced quilt, California, Kern County, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Grandmother from Oklahoma and her pieced quilt, California, Kern County, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grandmother from Oklahoma and her pieced quilt. California, Kern County
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This evocative photograph, titled "Grandmother from Oklahoma and her pieced quilt, California, Kern County, 1936," captures the resilience and determination of a displaced elderly woman named Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, who was forced to leave her Oklahoma home during the Great Depression and seek work in California's agricultural fields. The image, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange, depicts Nutzhorn sitting on the edge of a bed, surrounded by the intricately pieced quilt she had made as a comforting reminder of her past. The quilt, a testament to her skill and creativity, is a patchwork of various fabrics, each square telling a story of its own. The photograph is a poignant representation of the economic hardships and displacement experienced by many Americans during the Great Depression. Nutzhorn, like countless others, was forced to become a farm laborer to make ends meet. The bed, sparsely furnished with only a few personal belongings, serves as a stark contrast to the grand quilt, highlighting the stark realities of the time. Despite the challenges she faced, Nutzhorn's spirit is evident in her proud gaze and the meticulous attention to detail in her quilt. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for creativity and resilience, even in the face of adversity. The image is a valuable historical document, captured by Dorothea Lange during her work for the Resettlement Administration, which aimed to document the lives of displaced Americans during the Great Depression. This photograph is now part of the permanent collection at the Library of Congress, a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the human experience.
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