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ARKANSAS: CHILDREN, 1935. Sharecroppers children seated on the porch of a shack
ARKANSAS: CHILDREN, 1935.
Sharecroppers children seated on the porch of a shack, Maria plantation, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn in October 1935
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1935 Arkansas Barefoot Children Denim Dirty Great Depression New Deal October Overalls Porch Poverty Rural Sharecropper Toddler Wooden Working Class Young Southeast Unidentified
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Bring a piece of American history into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image "ARKANSAS: CHILDREN, 1935" by Ben Shahn. This photograph, taken on the Maria plantation in Arkansas during October 1935, captures a poignant moment of sharecroppers children seated on the porch of their shack. Each sip from this mug will transport you back in time, making it an inspiring and thought-provoking addition to your collection. Order now and relive history, one mug at a time.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures a glimpse into the lives of sharecroppers' children in Arkansas during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in October 1935, it showcases a group of young boys and girls seated on the porch of a ramshackle shack on Maria plantation. The image tells a story of hardship and resilience as these barefoot youngsters, clad in worn-out denim overalls, sit together amidst their impoverished surroundings. Their faces bear traces of dirt and weariness, reflecting the challenges they faced at such an early age. The wooden porch serves as both a physical space for them to gather and an emblematic representation of rural poverty in the American South during this era. The dilapidated structure stands as a stark contrast against the innocence embodied by these children. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, which aimed to alleviate economic distress across America, this photograph was taken under the auspices of Farm Security Administration (FSA). It sought to document life during that time while also advocating for social change. Although unidentified individually, these young souls collectively represent countless others who were born into working-class families struggling to make ends meet. Through this powerful image captured by Ben Shahn's lens, we are reminded not only of their hardships but also their unwavering spirit amid adversity.
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