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Photo Mug : Waiting for the relief checks at Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Waiting for the relief checks at Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for relief checks. Calipatria, California
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring a piece of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the iconic image "Waiting for relief checks, Calipatria, California, 1937" by Dorothea Lange. This mug showcases the powerful and poignant photograph from Heritage Images, capturing a moment in time during the Great Depression. Each sip from this mug will transport you back in history, making your daily coffee or tea break a truly special experience. Order yours today and add a touch of timeless photography to your day.
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
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a poignant photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in Calipatria, California, during the Great Depression in 1937, captures the essence of desperation and hope amidst economic hardship. The image depicts a solitary man, dressed in worn-out clothes and a tattered hat, seated on a wooden bench, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon. The man's expression is one of deep concentration, as if he is waiting for a lifeline to pull him out of poverty. The photograph was taken during a time when the United States was grappling with the effects of the Great Depression, which had left millions of Americans unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to provide relief, the Farm Security Administration (FSA), under the New Deal, began distributing relief checks to those in need. The man in the photograph is likely among the many who had traveled long distances to receive the much-needed financial assistance. His attire, consisting of a simple work shirt and trousers, is a testament to the meager resources available to him. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and the importance of government intervention during times of economic crisis. Dorothea Lange, a renowned photographer, captured this moment with her camera, preserving it for future generations to bear witness to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph is now part of the Library of Congress's collection, a valuable piece of American heritage that speaks to the enduring legacy of the Great Depression and the efforts to alleviate its impact on the population.
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