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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating KANSAS: TOBACCO, 1938 poster print. This vintage photograph, taken by John Vachon in 1938, showcases a man casually lighting a cigarette amidst a lush tobacco field in Coffey County, Kansas. The Granger Collection's black and white image transports you to a simpler era, making it a perfect addition to your home or office decor. Embrace the charm of history with this evocative piece from Media Storehouse's collection of Poster Prints.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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