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KANSAS: TOBACCO, 1938. A man lighting a cigarette in a tobacco field in Coffey County, Kansas
KANSAS: TOBACCO, 1938.
A man lighting a cigarette in a tobacco field in Coffey County, Kansas. Photograph by John Vachon, 1938
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Media ID 13214289
1930 1930s 1938 Cigarette Farm Farm Security Administration Farming Field Kansas Light Migrant New Deal Poor Smoking Tobacco Vachon Working Class Unidentified
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This vintage image, titled "KANSAS: TOBACCO, 1938," transports you to a bygone era with its evocative scene of a man taking a moment to light a cigarette amidst the lush tobacco fields of Coffey County, Kansas. Captured by the skilled lens of John Vachon in 1938, this evocative black-and-white image is now available as a stunning print to adorn your walls. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office decor with this unique and intriguing piece from The Granger Collection on Granger Art on Demand.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.6cm (11" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
KANSAS - TOBACCO, 1938. A Glimpse into the Lives of Working Class Americans
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph takes us back to the year 1938 in Coffey County, Kansas. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a man lighting a cigarette amidst the vast tobacco fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. Photographed by John Vachon under the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this image offers a glimpse into the lives of hardworking individuals during an era defined by economic hardship - The Great Depression. This unidentified migrant worker represents countless others who found solace and respite from their laborious tasks through smoking. The composition beautifully captures both the solitude and resilience of this individual against nature's backdrop. As he ignites his cigarette, one can almost feel his weariness melt away momentarily, even if just for a brief moment. This photograph serves as a reminder of America's agricultural past and its reliance on manual laborers to cultivate crops such as tobacco. It also highlights how smoking was not only prevalent but often seen as an escape or coping mechanism for those facing challenging circumstances. As part of The Granger Collection's Carousel Collection, this print allows us to reflect upon our nation's history while honoring those who worked tirelessly to build it.
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