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Cotton pickers at work in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton pickers at work in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton pickers at work in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California. They receive one dollar and one dollar and twenty-five cents per hundred pounds
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This powerful print captures the harsh reality of cotton pickers at work in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California during the Great Depression era of 1936. The image, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, shows a group of farm workers laboring in the vast cotton fields under the scorching sun.
In this photograph, we see men and women toiling away with sacks slung over their shoulders, picking cotton for meager wages of one dollar to one dollar and twenty-five cents per hundred pounds. Their faces are etched with exhaustion and determination as they carry out their back-breaking work in order to make ends meet during a time of economic hardship.
Lange's keen eye for capturing raw emotion and human struggle is evident in this poignant snapshot of American history. The image serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by agricultural workers during that tumultuous period, highlighting the resilience and perseverance of those who worked tirelessly to survive.
As we reflect on this piece from Heritage Images, we are reminded of the importance of acknowledging our past struggles and honoring those who paved the way for future generations. Dorothea Lange's timeless portrayal continues to resonate with viewers today, serving as a testament to both the hardships endured by farm laborers and their unwavering spirit amidst adversity.
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