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BUTTER CHURN, 1936. Farmers wife churning butter, Emmet County, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee
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BUTTER CHURN, 1936. Farmers wife churning butter, Emmet County, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee
BUTTER CHURN, 1936.
Farmers wife churning butter, Emmet County, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee, December 1936
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1936 Appliance Busy Butter Churn Churning Counter Crank December Domestic Dress Farmer Farmhouse Great Depression Household Houseware Housework Iowa Kitchen New Deal Responsibility Rural Wife
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This photograph, titled "Butter Churn, 1936" takes us back to a simpler time in rural America. The image captures the daily life of a hardworking farmer's wife in Emmet County, Iowa during the Great Depression. Taken by photographer Russell Lee in December 1936 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the responsibility and domestic duties that women undertook during this era. In the photo, we see an early morning scene inside a farmhouse kitchen. The farmer's wife stands at the counter dressed in her simple yet elegant dress, focused on churning butter with an old-fashioned crank churn. Her hands move swiftly and skillfully as she transforms fresh cream into golden goodness. This timeless act of housework symbolizes not only sustenance but also self-sufficiency. The interior of the kitchen is modestly furnished with basic houseware items scattered around – a testament to simplicity and resourcefulness amidst challenging times. As we observe this woman diligently working away at her task, we can't help but admire her dedication and resilience. Russell Lee's photograph beautifully encapsulates both the physical labor involved in running a household during that period and the strength of character displayed by countless women across rural America. It serves as a poignant reminder of our collective history while honoring their contributions to their families' well-being.
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