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Cotton weighing near Brownsville, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton weighing near Brownsville, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton weighing near Brownsville, Texas
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Cotton Weighing Near Brownsville, Texas, 1936
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is a poignant photograph captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. This image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, specifically in the agricultural sector. The photograph depicts a man and a woman, both dressed in simple, worn clothing, standing in a cotton field with a large sack at their feet. The man, wearing a straw hat and a long-sleeved shirt, is carefully pouring cotton into the sack, while the woman, clad in a long, flowing dress and a headscarf or bonnet, looks on. The field stretches out behind them, filled with tall, brown cotton plants, their white bolls standing out against the earthy tones of the land. This photograph was taken during the time when the Farm Security Administration (FSA), under the New Deal, was working to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a photographer for the FSA, documented the lives of these farm laborers and their families, capturing the hardships they faced in their daily lives. The image of the cotton weighing near Brownsville, Texas, is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great economic hardship. The simple act of weighing the cotton, a task essential to their livelihood, is a reminder of the importance of agriculture and the role it plays in the economy. The photograph also highlights the fashion of the time, with the traditional clothing worn by the man and woman reflecting the rural, agricultural lifestyle. Overall, "Cotton Weighing Near Brownsville, Texas, 1936" is a significant piece of American history, capturing a moment in time that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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