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Migrant cotton pickers at lunchtime, near Radstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrant cotton pickers at lunchtime, near Radstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant cotton pickers at lunchtime. Near Radstown, Texas
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This evocative photograph, titled "Migrant cotton pickers at lunchtime. Near Radstown, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of agricultural labor during this period, particularly for African American migrant workers. The photograph depicts a group of weary cotton pickers taking a brief respite from their labor during lunchtime. The women, dressed in simple, worn clothing, sit on the ground, their bare feet resting in the dust. They hold their lunchboxes or pails, the simple containers a stark reminder of the meager sustenance that would fuel their continued labor. The men stand nearby, their bodies bent and worn from the physical demands of the job. The image was taken during a time when the Farm Security Administration (FSA) was working to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange, a photographer for the FSA, documented the lives of migrant workers, capturing the human stories behind the statistics and bringing attention to the plight of these individuals. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. It also serves as a testament to the importance of documenting history, particularly during times of economic hardship and social upheaval.
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