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NEBRASKA: TRAVELERS, 1938. Two traveling companions looking for work in Omaha, Nebraska
NEBRASKA: TRAVELERS, 1938.
Two traveling companions looking for work in Omaha, Nebraska. Photograph by John Vachon in November 1938
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Media ID 13214523
1938 Companion Crutch Crutches Failure Great Depression Migration New Deal November Omaha Poverty Traveler Traveling Traveller Unemployed Vachon
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the evocative photograph "NEBRASKA: TRAVELERS, 1938" by 140_1711382 from Granger Art on Demand, this print transports you to a bygone era. Two intrepid travelers, dressed in their Depression-era attire, search for work in the bustling streets of Omaha, Nebraska. Captured in November 1938 by renowned photographer John Vachon, this image offers a poignant glimpse into the past. Add this historical and thought-provoking poster print to your collection and let the story it tells inspire and captivate you.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
NEBRASKA: TRAVELERS, 1938. A poignant snapshot of two resilient souls seeking employment amidst the hardships of the Great Depression in Omaha, Nebraska. Captured by renowned photographer John Vachon in November 1938, this evocative image encapsulates the struggles and determination of countless Americans during this era. The photograph portrays two traveling companions standing outside an early 20th-century building. Dressed in worn-out attire, one man leans on crutches while his companion wears a hat and tie – symbols of their dignity despite their circumstances. Their expressions reveal a mix of hope and weariness as they search for opportunities that seem elusive. Vachon's lens captures not only their physical appearance but also the intangible weight of poverty and unemployment that permeated society at that time. The stark contrast between these men and the prosperous world around them serves as a reminder of the vast disparities created by economic failure. This powerful image is part of Vachon's documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under President Roosevelt's New Deal initiative. It stands as a testament to both human resilience and governmental efforts to alleviate suffering during one of America's darkest periods. As we reflect upon this photograph today, it serves as a timeless reminder to appreciate our own blessings while empathizing with those who continue to face adversity on their journey towards better days.
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