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Mrs. Wardlow baking corn bread in her dugout basement home, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mrs. Wardlow baking corn bread in her dugout basement home, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Wardlow baking corn bread in her dugout basement home. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to the humble abode of Mrs. Wardlow in Dead Ox Flat, Oregon. The image captures a poignant moment as Mrs. Wardlow skillfully bakes cornbread in her dugout basement home, amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression. In this intimate setting, we witness Mrs. Wardlow's resilience and resourcefulness as she utilizes her kitchen range to create nourishing food for herself and her family. The worn baking tray on which the cornbread rests is a testament to years of use and hard work. Lange's composition beautifully showcases the simplicity of domestic life during this challenging era. The dimly lit basement adds an air of mystery while emphasizing the importance of making do with limited resources. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that beyond capturing a mere culinary act, Lange also highlights broader themes such as gender roles and economic struggle. Through her lens, she immortalizes not only Mrs. Wardlow but countless others who faced similar hardships during those tumultuous times. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of our shared history and invites us to reflect upon the strength and determination exhibited by ordinary individuals like Mrs. Wardlow throughout America's past.
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