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MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. Migrant cotton picker, photographed along Highway 99 between Tulare
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MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. Migrant cotton picker, photographed along Highway 99 between Tulare
MIGRANT WORKER, 1939.
Migrant cotton picker, photographed along Highway 99 between Tulare and Fresno, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939
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1939 Automobile California Great Depression Highway 99 Mattress Migrant Worker Migration Okie Poverty Resettlement Smiling Window Working Class Unidentified
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This photograph, titled "Migrant Worker, 1939" captures the essence of a challenging era in American history. The image showcases a migrant cotton picker along Highway 99 between Tulare and Fresno, California. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939 during the Great Depression, this portrait offers a glimpse into the struggles faced by working-class individuals during that time. The unidentified man featured in the photograph stands beside an automobile with a worn-out mattress strapped to its roof. Despite his difficult circumstances, he wears a hat and smiles warmly at the camera. His resilience shines through as he navigates through poverty and migration. Lange's composition highlights both physical and emotional aspects of this migrant worker's life. The open car window symbolizes his journey towards hope for better opportunities out west. It also serves as a reminder of the vast distances traveled by those seeking employment during this period. This powerful image resonates with viewers even today as it represents not only one man's story but also reflects upon larger themes such as human resilience, economic struggle, and societal displacement. Through her lens, Lange immortalizes an important chapter in American history while shedding light on the hardships endured by countless individuals striving for survival amidst adversity.
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