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CHILDREN PLAYING, 1940. The Whinery children playing outside their home in Pie Town, New Mexico
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CHILDREN PLAYING, 1940. The Whinery children playing outside their home in Pie Town, New Mexico
CHILDREN PLAYING, 1940.
The Whinery children playing outside their home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940
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1940 Barefoot Children Dirt Friendship Great Depression Home New Mexico Pie Town Playing Rural Russell Southwest Whinery Unidentified
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CHILDREN PLAYING, 1940: A Glimpse into the Innocence of Rural America". This print takes us back to a simpler time in Pie Town, New Mexico during the year 1940. The Whinery children, their identities forever lost to history, are captured in a moment of pure childhood joy outside their humble home. Barefoot and carefree, these American youngsters epitomize the resilience and imagination that thrived even amidst the hardships of the Great Depression. With dirt-streaked faces and beaming smiles, they find solace in each other's company as they explore their rural surroundings. Russell Lee's expert lens beautifully captures this snapshot of daily life in mid-20th century Southwest America. Through his lens, we witness not only the bond between siblings but also an unbreakable friendship among young hearts. The photograph transports us to a world where technology is nonexistent; instead, these children rely on their boundless imaginations for entertainment. Their playful spirits remind us all of the power found within simplicity. As we gaze upon this poignant image from Granger Art on Demand's collection, let it serve as a reminder that happiness can be found even in challenging times. These innocent souls inspire us to cherish our own moments of childlike wonderment and appreciate life's little pleasures – bare feet touching earth beneath blue skies.
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