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WASHING CLOTHES, 1939. Farmers wife washing clothes on a farm at El Indio, Texas
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WASHING CLOTHES, 1939. Farmers wife washing clothes on a farm at El Indio, Texas
WASHING CLOTHES, 1939.
Farmers wife washing clothes on a farm at El Indio, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, March 1939
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1939 Bonnet Busy Child Domestic Farm Farmer Farming Great Depression Laundry March New Deal Poverty Rural Russell Southwest Texas Washbin Washing Wife Wringer Young
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Washing Clothes, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Daily Life of a Farmer's Wife in El Indio, Texas
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. This photograph captured by Russell Lee in March 1939 takes us back to a time when life was simpler yet filled with hard work and resilience. In this snapshot, we witness an American farmer's wife diligently washing clothes on their farm at El Indio, Texas. The image portrays a woman wearing a bonnet as she stands beside a washbin filled with water. With her sleeves rolled up and hands immersed in soapy bubbles, she tirelessly scrubs each garment against the washboard. Her young son can be seen nearby, observing his mother's busy chore. Set against the backdrop of rural Southwest America during the Great Depression era, this photograph offers insight into the challenges faced by farming families during that time. The laundry hanging on lines behind her serves as a poignant reminder of their modest means and poverty-stricken circumstances. Russell Lee's lens not only captures domesticity but also highlights the importance of women's labor within agricultural communities. This image is reminiscent of an early New Deal initiative aimed at providing relief to struggling Americans through programs like Farm Security Administration (FSA). As we gaze upon this timeless moment frozen in history, let us appreciate the strength and determination exhibited by these individuals who worked tirelessly to sustain themselves amidst adversity. "Washing Clothes, 1939" is more than just a photograph; it encapsulates an entire chapter from
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