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Center Market, Washington, D.C. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Center Market, Washington, D.C. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Center Market. Washington, D.C
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Center Market, Washington, D.C., 1936: A Snapshot of the Great Depression Era's Food Culture This evocative photograph, titled 'Center Market,' was captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image, now preserved at the Library of Congress, offers a poignant glimpse into the food culture of Washington, D.C., during the Great Depression era. The photograph showcases a bustling produce market stall, brimming with an array of fresh fruits and vegetables. The stall, run by an unidentified vendor, displays a vibrant assortment of produce, including oranges, carrots, celery, cucumbers, peppers, and beans. The market scene is a testament to the importance of fresh produce in maintaining a healthy diet during challenging economic times. Lange, working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), documented the lives of Americans affected by the Great Depression and the subsequent recession. Her work, including this photograph, is a significant contribution to the heritage of American photography and social history. The image's composition, with the vendor's scale balanced precariously on a wooden crate, adds to the sense of the market's bustling activity and the importance of trade during this period. The photograph, with its rich historical context, serves as a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the American people during the Great Depression.
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