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Northwestern Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Northwestern Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Northwestern Arkansas. [Written on side of car: Horse Traininig & Braking [sic] by Whipple & Son']
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This photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in Northwestern Arkansas during the 1930s, offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The image, titled "Northwestern Arkansas," shows a horse training and braking demonstration taking place at Whipple & Son's establishment. The scene is set at a rural gas station, where an automobile from AC Cars Ltd. is parked next to a Conoco filling station sign. The horse-drawn carriage and the automobile represent the contrasting modes of transportation during a time of economic uncertainty, with the Great Depression looming large. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the agricultural heritage of the region, as well as the transition from horse-drawn transportation to motorized vehicles. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with her unerring ability to convey the human condition and the social and economic realities of the era. The handwritten sign on the side of the car, "Horse Training & Braking by Whipple & Son," adds an authentic touch to the image, further emphasizing the rural, agrarian character of the scene. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact, documenting a moment in American history when the country was grappling with the challenges of the Great Depression and the shift towards industrialization. The image is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection held at the Library of Congress, a testament to her enduring legacy as a photographer and her contribution to the visual record of American history.
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