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Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

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El Monte federal subsistence housing. Three-room house. Seventeen dollars and seventy cents rent applied on purchase. Father: carpenter. California

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El Monte federal subsistence housing. Three-room house. Seventeen dollars and seventy cents rent applied on purchase. Father: carpenter. California

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017759714/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting three individuals engaged in agricultural activity on what appears to be a farm. They are using manual tools, specifically hoes or rakes, to work the soil. In the background stands a modest single-story building with a gabled roof, likely serving as storage or shelter for farming equipment.

The setting suggests an open rural area during daylight hours under clear skies. The attire of the individuals is indicative of early 20th-century clothing styles, suggesting that this photograph could be from around that time period. The presence of wooden structures and fencing further emphasizes a farm environment.

In terms of historical context, such imagery can evoke discussions about agricultural practices before mechanized farming took hold in America. It may also raise questions regarding rural living standards during the early part of last century or reflect on changes in American agriculture over time.

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Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

1 settimana fa

El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. One hundred occupied homes, each with three quarters of an acre. Average yearly income eight hundred dollars.

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El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. One hundred occupied homes, each with three quarters of an acre. Average yearly income eight hundred dollars. California

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017759572/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a desolate rural landscape, characterized by its barren trees with no leaves suggesting it might be taken during the winter or early spring months. A dirt road meanders through what appears to be an empty settlement. On either side of the road are simple structures that resemble houses or sheds, with most being white with dark roofs and one larger structure in the background possibly a barn or garage with wooden siding. The homes appear modest and unadorned.

The surroundings feature dry grass fields extending into the distance where more similar buildings can be seen on both sides of the road. A wire fence runs parallel to the street, separating different parcels of land. There are no visible people in this scene; it conveys a sense of abandonment or isolation. The sky is clear and grayish-blue, adding to the bleak atmosphere.

The photograph seems historical given its black-and-white quality and style, suggesting that Dorothea L

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Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

1 settimana fa

El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. Two-bedroom house, three in family. Girl eleven. Father truck driver. Earns ninety-five dollars monthly, pays

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El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. Two-bedroom house, three in family. Girl eleven. Father truck driver. Earns ninety-five dollars monthly, pays fifteen dollars and twenty cents rent to apply on purchase. California

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017759571/

The image depicts a rural landscape featuring a modest, two-bedroom house with an attached garage. The structure is single-story and has wooden siding. It's situated on what appears to be farmland or open pastureland, as indicated by the presence of fences surrounding the property.

A tree-lined path leads up to the front door of the home, where we see two individuals: a woman who seems engaged in gardening activities near flower beds with various plants and flowers, and another person standing at the porch entrance. The setting is devoid of snow or signs of winter weather but suggests an early spring season due to leafless trees.

The photo's black-and-white tone hints that it could be from a historical context, possibly mid-20th century given its style and grayscale presentation. There are no explicit indications of modern elements such as streetlights, cars, or contemporary clothing styles visible in the scene. The environment is tranquil with minimal activity outside, emphasizi

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