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Dorothea Lange

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Migratory orange picker's camp. Exeter, California

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2

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Migratory orange picker's camp. Exeter, California

#Exeter #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763257/

A black and white photograph depicts a temporary tent structure with an open entrance. Inside the opening, there is visible bedding material on a wooden platform or cot, suggesting it's being used as sheltered accommodation. The tent fabric appears worn at some points, indicating frequent use. Surrounding the tent are chickens pecking around on bare ground, hinting that this camp might be located in an agricultural area with available poultry. There is also debris scattered about and a makeshift wooden platform or stand to one side of the entrance.

Inside the opening under the shelter's roofline, there appears to be some form of furniture, possibly a table or other item not fully visible due to perspective. The overall condition suggests modest living conditions in an outdoor setting with basic amenities provided by handcrafted items and repurposed materials.

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