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MIGRANT WORKER, 1938. A Mexican migrant woman harvesting tomatoes in Santa Clara Valley
MIGRANT WORKER, 1938.
A Mexican migrant woman harvesting tomatoes in Santa Clara Valley, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1938
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Media ID 13215885
1938 California Crop Dorothea Farm Farming Field Great Depression Harvest Headscarf Lange Latin American Mesoamerican Mexican Migrant Worker New Deal November Poor Rural Tomato Working Class Santa Clara Unidentified
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "MIGRANT WORKER, 1938" captures a poignant moment in American history. The image showcases a Mexican migrant woman toiling in the fields of Santa Clara Valley, California during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in November 1938, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the daily life of an unidentified worker. The woman is depicted wearing a headscarf as she diligently harvests tomatoes under the vast open sky. Her weathered hands and determined expression reveal her resilience amidst challenging circumstances. This powerful visual symbolizes not only her personal struggle but also represents the struggles faced by countless others during that era. Lange's lens skillfully captures both the physical labor involved in farming and the emotional weight carried by those who worked tirelessly to survive. Through this photograph, we are transported back to an early chapter of American history when rural communities relied on agriculture for their livelihoods. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal program, which aimed to alleviate poverty and unemployment during this difficult time, migrant workers like this woman played an essential role in sustaining America's agricultural industry. Their contributions were vital yet often overlooked or forgotten. This evocative print serves as a reminder of our collective past and prompts us to reflect on issues surrounding labor rights, social inequality, and economic hardships that persist today.
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