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Tobacco sharecroppers daughter getting eggs from hens nest... Person County, North Carolina, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tobacco sharecroppers daughter getting eggs from hens nest... Person County, North Carolina, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco sharecroppers daughter getting eggs from hens nest in the henhouse. Enclosure for the pig is just beyond under the pine trees. Person County, North Carolina
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This photograph, captured by the talented Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to Person County, North Carolina during a time of great economic struggle - the Great Depression. In this poignant image, we witness a tobacco sharecropper's daughter as she delicately retrieves eggs from a hen's nest inside a rustic chicken coop. The young girl stands amidst the rural landscape, surrounded by pine trees that provide shade for an enclosure housing pigs. Her presence exudes resilience and resourcefulness as she fulfills her daily task of gathering food for her family. The simplicity of this scene speaks volumes about the hardships faced by farming families during this era. Lange's composition beautifully captures both the innocence and responsibility carried by children in such challenging times. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-sufficiency and community support when facing adversity. As we gaze upon this historical document, we are transported back to an America where agriculture was not just an occupation but a way of life. Through Lange's lens, we gain insight into the struggles endured by countless families across the nation during one of its darkest periods. This remarkable piece is part of Dorothea Lange's extensive body of work commissioned by government agencies like Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI). It remains an enduring testament to her ability to capture raw human emotion within everyday moments while providing invaluable documentation for future generations.
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