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Filipinos cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Filipinos cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Westmorland. Filipinos cutting lettuce. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Near Westmorland. Filipinos cutting lettuce," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of agricultural workers during the Great Depression, specifically Filipino laborers toiling in the fields of California. The scene unfolds in the countryside, with the vast expanse of farmland stretching out behind the workers. They are seen in the foreground, engaged in the laborious task of cutting lettuce and loading the fresh produce into crates. Their faces are etched with the weariness of long hours under the sun, their bodies bent and calloused from the physical demands of farm labor. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by many during this period, as the Great Depression left countless Americans jobless and desperate for work. The image also speaks to the role of migrant laborers, like these Filipinos, in the agricultural industry. Their labor was essential to keeping farms productive and food on the tables of families across the country. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Her powerful and evocative imagery helped to bring attention to the plight of the nation's rural population during this difficult time. This photograph, with its raw and unflinching portrayal of the realities of farm labor, remains a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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