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Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia
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Barrel Barrels Georgia United States Of America Processing Resin South Turpentine Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
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This photograph, titled "Turpentine Still, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image is part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, which documented the effects of the economic crisis on rural communities across the United States. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this scene in the countryside of Georgia. In the image, we see a series of barrels arranged in a row, each one filled with turpentine, a resin obtained from pine trees used primarily in the production of paint and varnish. The still is surrounded by rustic, rural elements, including wooden barrels, barrel hoops, and a weathered, rusted pipe. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the industrial processes that sustained rural communities during this period. Turpentine production was a significant source of income for many farmers in the southern United States, providing an essential commodity for the growing paint industry. However, the Great Depression and the subsequent economic downturn forced many small-scale producers to sell their turpentine to large commercial companies at low prices, leaving them struggling to make ends meet. This image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of rural communities during a time of hardship. Lange's photographic work, including "Turpentine Still, Georgia," offers a powerful and enduring record of American history and the human spirit.
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