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Out of rear window tenement dwelling of Mr and Mrs Jacob Solomon, 133 Avenue D, New York City, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Out of rear window tenement dwelling of Mr and Mrs Jacob Solomon, 133 Avenue D, New York City, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Out of rear window tenement dwelling of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon, 133 Avenue D, New York City. The Solomon family are all on the accepted list for resettlement at Hightstown, New Jersey
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This evocative photograph, titled "Out of Rear Window: Tenement Dwelling of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon, 133 Avenue D, New York City," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of the Solomon family, who were among the many families accepted for resettlement under various government programs during the Great Depression. The photograph portrays a cramped, dingy tenement building, its exterior worn and weathered, reflecting the economic hardships of the era. Laundry hangs from the lines strung between the windows, while the Solomon family, unseen but for their reflection in the window, go about their daily routines within. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of those living in poverty during this challenging time. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency established to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Great Depression. Later, Lange also worked for the Office of War Information (OWI), documenting the effects of the Depression in urban areas and contributing to the New Deal's efforts to alleviate poverty. The Solomon family's story, as captured in this photograph, is a poignant reminder of a period in American history when economic hardship was a daily reality for many. The image has been preserved in the Library of Congress, a testament to the historical significance of Lange's work and the enduring power of photography to capture the human experience.
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