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In packing shed, grading and sacking potat... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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In packing shed, grading and sacking potat... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
In packing shed, grading and sacking potatoes in twenty-five pound sacks for the chain store trade. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California
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This print by Dorothea Lange takes us back to the year 1939 in Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California. The image captures a moment inside a bustling packing shed where potatoes are being graded and sacking for the chain store trade. As we delve into this snapshot of history, we witness the impact of the Great Depression on American society. The photograph showcases an array of machinery and conveyor belts that dominate the factory floor. Amidst this mechanization, a lone man can be seen diligently working his way through sacks of potatoes. His presence symbolizes not only hard work but also resilience during challenging times. Lange's composition skillfully portrays both the scale and intensity of potato production during this era. The negative space surrounding the worker emphasizes his solitary role within a vast industrial setting. Through her lens, Lange encapsulates not just an occupation but also an entire economic system driven by agricultural labor. As we observe this scene from over eight decades ago, it serves as a reminder of our shared heritage and how far we have come since then. This photo is part of Dorothea Lange's remarkable body of work commissioned by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) during the Great Depression era in America. Today, it stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotions amidst societal challenges while shedding light on historical events that shaped our nation's past.
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