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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1938. An African American family being moved from Arkansas to
MIGRANT WORKERS, 1938.
An African American family being moved from Arkansas to the Mississippi Delta by a Caucasian tenant farmer on Mississippi U.S. Highway No. 1 between Greenville and Clarksdale. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1938
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Media ID 13216035
1938 Adolescent Arkansas Black Caucasian Children Delta Dirt Road Dorothea Family Farmer Father Great Depression Greenville Highway Husband June Lange Luggage Mattress Migrant Worker Migration Mississippi Mother New Deal Pick Up Truck Poverty Resettlement Rural Tenant Traveler Wife Working Class Young Clarksdale Southeast
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating MIGRANT WORKERS, 1938. poster print from Media Storehouse's collection, brought to you by The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand. This evocative image depicts a poignant moment in American history, as an African American family is being relocated from Arkansas to the Mississippi Delta by a Caucasian tenant farmer. This powerful photograph, taken on U.S. Highway No. 1 between Greenville and Clarksdale, offers a poignant glimpse into the Great Migration and the profound impact it had on the social fabric of our nation. Adorn your walls with this inspiring and historically significant poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful photograph captures a significant moment in American history during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June 1938, it depicts an African American family being relocated from Arkansas to the Mississippi Delta. The image showcases the harsh realities faced by migrant workers and their families during this time. In the photo, a Caucasian tenant farmer can be seen driving his pick-up truck along Mississippi U. S. Highway No. 1 between Greenville and Clarksdale. Seated at the back of the truck are members of an African American family - a father, mother, and their children - who have packed their meager belongings onto a mattress tied with ropes. The expressions on their faces reveal both hope and uncertainty as they embark on this journey towards better opportunities. The dilapidated dirt road serves as a poignant backdrop symbolizing poverty and rural hardship. Lange's photograph is not only visually striking but also serves as a historical document that sheds light on the struggles faced by working-class families during one of America's most challenging periods. It represents both resilience and determination amidst adversity. As we reflect upon this image today, it reminds us of our collective responsibility to address social inequalities and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of race or background.
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