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Tobacco sharecroppers house... Whitfield family, near Gordonton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tobacco sharecroppers house... Whitfield family, near Gordonton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco sharecroppers house. White family. Rural rehabilitation clients. Whitfield family. Near Gordonton, North Carolina
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, it depicts a tobacco sharecroppers house belonging to the Whitfield family near Gordonton, North Carolina. The image showcases the stark simplicity of rural living at that time. The dilapidated building stands as a testament to the economic struggles faced by many families during this era. The chimney, rising from its weathered roof, symbolizes both warmth and hardship within these walls. Surrounding the house is an expansive countryside, emphasizing their isolation from urban centers. Lange's composition expertly conveys a sense of desolation and poverty. A lone mailbox sits on the porch, representing one small connection to the outside world - perhaps eagerly awaited letters or news about potential job opportunities. This image speaks volumes about communication limitations and how people relied heavily on mail for information and contact with others. Through her lens, Lange captured not only physical structures but also human stories. The Whitfield family represents countless others who struggled to make ends meet during this challenging period in American history. Dorothea Lange's work for Farm Security Administration (FSA) documented various aspects of life during this time, shedding light on social issues while creating powerful visual narratives that continue to resonate today.
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