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CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1939. Farmer J. A. Johnson and his youngest child picking cotton
CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1939.
Farmer J.A. Johnson and his youngest child picking cotton in a field in Statesville, North Carolina. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1939
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Media ID 13217805
1939 Child Labor Children Cotton Family Father Field Great Depression Johnson Labor Marion North Carolina Picking Poor Post Wolcott Working Southeast
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.5cm (9.3" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures a heartbreaking reality of American history - child labor in the cotton fields during the Great Depression. Taken in 1939 by Marion Post Wolcott, it depicts Farmer J. A. Johnson and his youngest child toiling together under the scorching sun in Statesville, North Carolina. In this powerful image, we witness a father's struggle to provide for his family amidst dire circumstances. The young boy, barely old enough to understand the weight of his responsibilities, is thrust into a world of hard work at an early age. With their backs bent low and hands stained with dirt, they pick cotton side by side as if their lives depend on it. The photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the economic hardships faced by many families during this era. It exposes the harsh realities that forced children into backbreaking labor instead of enjoying their childhood innocence. Marion Post Wolcott's lens captures not only physical exhaustion but also emotional fatigue etched onto both faces. Their expressions tell stories of sacrifice and resilience against overwhelming odds. As we reflect upon this image today, let us remember those who endured such hardship so that future generations could have better opportunities. May it serve as a call to action against any form of exploitation or injustice towards our most vulnerable members - our children
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