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MIGRANT MOTHER, 1936. Florence Thompson, a 32-year-old migrant worker and mother of seven
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MIGRANT MOTHER, 1936. Florence Thompson, a 32-year-old migrant worker and mother of seven
MIGRANT MOTHER, 1936.
Florence Thompson, a 32-year-old migrant worker and mother of seven, with her children in a camp for migrant workers in Nipomo, California, 1936. Part of the Migrant Mother series by Dorothea Lange, 1936
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1930 1930s 1936 Baby California Camp Child Dorothea Family Farm Florence Great Depression Lange Migrant Migrant Worker Mother New Deal Okie Poor Poverty Tent Thompson Working Class Nipomo
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Migrant Mother, 1936
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is a poignant and iconic photograph that captures the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression in America. The image portrays Florence Thompson, a resilient 32-year-old migrant worker and mother of seven children, seated with her little ones in a camp for migrant workers in Nipomo, California. Dorothea Lange's powerful composition showcases the strength and determination etched on Florence's face as she confronts the hardships of poverty. Her worn-out expression reflects both exhaustion from laborious work and worry for her family's uncertain future. Despite these challenges, there is an undeniable sense of love and resilience emanating from this portrait. The photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the struggles faced by countless families during this tumultuous era. It stands as a symbol not only for those affected by economic hardship but also for the indomitable spirit that drives mothers to protect their children against all odds. Part of Lange's Migrant Mother series commissioned by the Farm Security Administration (FSA), "Migrant Mother, 1936" has become an enduring representation of human perseverance amidst adversity. Its inclusion in The Granger Collection testifies to its significance as an artistic masterpiece that continues to resonate with viewers today. This print offers us a window into history—an intimate glimpse into one woman's struggle while simultaneously representing the collective experience of many others who endured similar circumstances during this challenging chapter in American history.
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