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Photographic Print : Texas woman in carrot pullers camp, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Texas woman in carrot pullers camp, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Texas woman in carrot pullers camp. Imperial Valley, California. This sunbonnet is typical of women who came from Texas
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10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with this evocative photograph from Dorothea Lange's Media Storehouse collection. Taken in 1939, this image captures the resilience and determination of a Texas woman working in a carrot pullers' camp in Imperial Valley, California. Her sunbonnet, a symbol of her Texas roots, adds a poignant touch to this powerful image. This timeless photograph is not just a piece of history, but a testament to the human spirit. Add this inspiring image to your home or office decor and let the story of this woman's journey continue to resonate with you.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.8cm x 25.4cm (9.4" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Texas woman in carrot pullers' camp, Imperial Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image portrays a resilient Texas woman, her sun-kissed face shielded by a traditional sunbonnet, as she toils in the carrot fields of Imperial Valley, California. The woman's simple yet practical attire, consisting of a long-sleeved blouse and a full skirt, is reminiscent of the clothing worn by women who had been displaced from their homes during the Great Depression and had sought refuge in agricultural labor camps. The scene is set against the backdrop of a makeshift camp, with chimneys belching smoke from the nearby crates that served as makeshift ovens for heating water for laundry and cooking. The woman holds a bucket, perhaps to collect water or to carry produce from the fields. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by millions of Americans during the Great Depression, who were forced to migrate from their homes in search of work and a means to sustain themselves. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering photographer of the 20th century, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her powerful and evocative imagery brought the plight of the displaced and the impoverished to the attention of the American public, helping to galvanize support for government programs aimed at providing relief and assistance to those in need.
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