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Framed Print : CHILDREN, 1940. Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico
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CHILDREN, 1940. Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico
CHILDREN, 1940.
Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1940
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Media ID 13215061
1940 Bench Children Dress Gold Gold Miner Great Depression June New Deal New Mexico Poverty Russell Shoe Shoes Southwest Summer Window Young
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of American history into your home with our Framed Print of "Children, 1940" by Russell Lee from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating photograph, taken in Mogollon, New Mexico, captures a moment in time as children of gold miners sit on a store window sill. Add character and depth to your decor with this evocative and thought-provoking image, now available as a high-quality Framed Print from Media Storehouse.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
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This photograph, titled "CHILDREN, 1940" transports us back to a bygone era in Mogollon, New Mexico. The image captures a group of children sitting on a store window sill, their youthful innocence contrasting with the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. Taken by photographer Russell Lee in June 1940 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this poignant snapshot offers a glimpse into the lives of gold miners' children. Their worn-out clothes and tattered shoes speak volumes about the poverty that plagued many families at that time. Despite their circumstances, these young boys and girls exude resilience and curiosity. A boy perched on an old bench gazes directly at the camera while wearing a hat that seems too big for his head. Beside him sits a girl dressed in her Sunday best, her eyes filled with hope despite her surroundings. The mid-summer sunlight streaming through the window highlights their features and adds depth to this powerful composition. It serves as a reminder of how photography can capture not only moments frozen in time but also evoke emotions from viewers decades later. "CHILDREN, 1940" is more than just an image; it represents an entire generation's struggle during one of America's most challenging periods. As we gaze upon these resilient faces etched forever onto photographic paper, we are reminded of both our shared history and our collective responsibility to create brighter futures for all children.
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