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Sixth Street and Avenue C, New York City - Background photo for Hightstown project, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sixth Street and Avenue C, New York City - Background photo for Hightstown project, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Background photo for Hightstown project. Sixth Street and Avenue C, New York City, where the Solomon family do their shopping. In the street and displayed on newspaper. All socks for sale at ten cents the pair. [Street sellers and fruit stall outside the Roumanian Dairy]
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the bustling scene of Sixth Street and Avenue C in New York City during the Great Depression. The image serves as a striking background for the Hightstown project, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of urban Americans during this challenging time. At the heart of the scene, the Solomon family can be seen doing their shopping, with a focus on the various socks displayed on a newspaper for sale at ten cents a pair. The image also features street sellers and a fruit stall outside the Roumanian Dairy, adding to the vibrant and diverse atmosphere of the area. Lange's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as her keen eye for detail, bring the scene to life and offer a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by many during the Depression. The photograph is a valuable historical document, showcasing the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals and communities in the face of adversity. Taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration, this image is also a testament to the important role that government initiatives played in documenting and addressing the social and economic issues of the time. The photograph is a nitrate negative, and was later acquired by the Office of War Information's Library of Congress, where it remains an invaluable part of America's cultural heritage.
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