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Poster 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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1940 Bench Children Dress Gold Gold Miner Great Depression June New Deal New Mexico Poverty Russell Shoe Shoes Southwest Summer Window Young
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Children, 1940" by Russell Lee. This timeless photograph captures a moment in history as children of gold miners take a break from their daily routine, sitting on a store window sill in Mogollon, New Mexico. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your space with this beautiful, high-quality poster print from Granger Art on Demand. Perfect for home offices, classrooms, or any room in need of a story. Experience the past in vivid detail with every print from Media Storehouse.
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.
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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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