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Migratory field worker's home on the edge of a pea field, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migratory field worker's home on the edge of a pea field, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migratory field worker's home on the edge of a pea field. The family lived here through the winter. Imperial Valley, California. [Shelter made using cardboard boxes previously containing Campbell's soup, sanitary towels and biscuits]
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the harsh realities of migratory farm life during the Great Depression in Imperial Valley, California. The image portrays a makeshift home on the edge of a pea field, where a family lived through the winter. The shelter was constructed using discarded materials, including cardboard boxes that once held staples such as Campbell's soup, sanitary towels, and National Biscuit Company products. The scene is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by many during this period. The use of recycled materials for shelter speaks to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people who lived through the Depression. The image also highlights the rural, countryside setting and the industrial agriculture that dominated the region. The photograph, titled "Migratory field worker's home on the edge of a pea field," was taken as part of the Farm Security Administration's (FSA) efforts to document the living conditions of rural communities during the Depression. Dorothea Lange, a prominent photographer for the FSA, captured this image using a nitrate negative, which adds to the grainy, textured quality of the image. The photograph is a powerful testament to the challenges faced by migratory farm workers during this time, and serves as a reminder of the importance of social safety nets and affordable housing for all.
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