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Potato field, Hightstown, New Jersey, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Potato field, Hightstown, New Jersey, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Potato field, where the farm members of this resettled group have the second best crop in the three leading potato counties, according to estimates of the New Jersey Agricultural State College. Hightstown, New Jersey
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This photograph, titled "Potato field, Hightstown, New Jersey, 1936" by Dorothea Lange, captures a moment in the lives of agricultural workers during the Great Depression. The scene unfolds in the heart of the countryside, with rows of potato plants stretching out before the viewer, their furrows neatly aligned, and the farmers at work in the foreground. The men, dressed in worn clothing and hats, are seen collecting the harvested potatoes, their faces etched with the strain of manual labor. According to estimates from the New Jersey Agricultural State College, the farm members of this resettled group had the second best crop in the three leading potato counties that year. The image is a poignant reminder of the backbreaking work that defined the lives of many Americans during this era. Dorothea Lange, a renowned photographer of the time, captured not just the physical labor, but also the human spirit and resilience of these farmers. The photograph is a testament to the importance of agriculture in the United States, and the role it played in shaping the economic and social fabric of the country during the 1930s. The photograph was taken during a time when the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI) were actively documenting the effects of the Great Depression on rural America. Lange's work, along with that of other photographers, helped to raise awareness about the plight of farmers and rural communities, and paved the way for policies aimed at providing relief and support. This image is an invaluable heritage art piece that continues to inspire and inform us about the past, and the enduring human spirit.
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