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Photo Mug : Cotton sharecroppers, Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton sharecroppers, Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton sharecroppers. Greene County, Georgia. They produce little, sell little, buy little
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Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the iconic image of cotton sharecroppers in Greene County, Georgia, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. This powerful image, titled "Cotton sharecroppers. Greene County, Georgia. They produce little, sell little, buy little," is a poignant reminder of the past and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Each mug in our Photo Mug range is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant inks to ensure your image remains vibrant and clear, making it the perfect addition to your morning routine or as a thoughtful gift. Bring history to life with every sip.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton sharecroppers. Greene County, Georgia. They produce little, sell little, buy little," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of the Great Depression's impact on African American agricultural workers in the southern United States. The photograph features a group of sharecroppers, both male and female, dressed in tattered clothing, laboring in a cotton field under the watchful gaze of a man in a hat. The desolate landscape, dotted with barren trees and a few makeshift dwellings, underscores the stark economic conditions these individuals faced. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image during her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Her photographic project aimed to document the lives of rural American families struggling during the Great Depression. The FSA was established to provide relief and support to farmers and rural communities affected by the economic crisis. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the exploitation and poverty that existed during this period. The sharecroppers, who produced, sold, and bought very little, were trapped in a cycle of debt and dependency, often forced to work the land they could not call their own. The image also highlights the fashion of the time, with the sharecroppers wearing simple, functional clothing that reflected their circumstances. The hats, hoes, and worn dresses in the photograph serve as a poignant reminder of the era's rural heritage and the challenges faced by those who worked the land. Overall, Dorothea Lange's photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity and economic hardship.
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