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Packing fresh prunes at night on Produce Row during busy season, Yakima, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Packing fresh prunes at night on Produce Row during busy season, Yakima, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Packing fresh prunes at night on Produce Row during busy season, wages two cents per box. Washington, Yakima
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to Produce Row during the bustling busy season in Yakima, Washington. The image captures a significant moment in American history - the Great Depression era - where women were hard at work packing fresh prunes late into the night. The setting is illuminated by a single light bulb hanging from above, casting a soft glow on the scene below. Rows of wooden crates filled with succulent fruit dominate the frame, while diligent women meticulously pack each box. Their faces tell stories of determination and resilience as they earn meager wages of two cents per box. Lange's lens beautifully captures not only their physical labor but also their strength and perseverance amidst economic hardship. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by individuals during this time period. As we observe this still image frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when every penny mattered and hard work was essential for survival. It is through photographs like these that we gain insight into our country's past and honor those who played vital roles in shaping America's agricultural heritage. Dorothea Lange's talent for capturing raw emotion shines through once again as she immortalizes these women at work on Produce Row. Her legacy lives on through her powerful images that continue to evoke empathy and understanding within viewers today.
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