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Global Museum
@globalmuseum@mastodon.online
4 settimane fa

These vintage photos offer a charming glimpse into picnic culture during the 1930s. From family gatherings on grassy hillsides to casual outdoor meals

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These vintage photos offer a charming glimpse into picnic culture during the 1930s. From family gatherings on grassy hillsides to casual outdoor meals shared on blankets, the images capture the simple pleasures of eating and socializing in nature during a time of economic hardship and social change.
https://www.vintag.es/2026/08/1930s-picnics.html

Men and women appear in period clothing, often seated around homemade food, baskets, and thermoses, enjoying moments of leisure away from daily struggles. These photos preserve the warmth, community spirit, and quiet joy of outdoor gatherings in the Great Depression era.

#photography #thegreatdepression #1930s #globalmuseum

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Dorothea Lange
@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online
1 mese fa

Housing for workers of the Frick Ranch, California. The condition and plan of this camp show marked influences of Resettlement Administration camps fo

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Housing for workers of the Frick Ranch, California. The condition and plan of this camp show marked influences of Resettlement Administration camps for migrants in this community

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763215/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene with several small wooden cabins arranged in what appears to be a makeshift settlement. The ground seems unpaved, possibly dirt or gravel, indicating a rural setting. There are multiple telephone poles scattered around the area, suggesting some level of infrastructure development but not elaborate by any means. In front of one cabin, there's an adult and two children; it is unclear whether they live in this particular structure or if they're just passing through. The trees have sparse foliage, possibly indicating a season where leaves are scarce such as late fall or winter, which adds to the overall austere atmosphere of the scene. The condition of these structures implies that they may not be intended for long-term habitation but rather temporary housing solutions. This setting could potentially represent an instance from past socioeconomic challenges like the Great Depression when many people faced displacemen

#photography #california #undefined #dorothealange #thefrickranch #thegreatdepression #america

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