The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual standing outdoors. The person, likely female based on the hairstyle and clothing, has her profile captured in mid-turn to look slightly away from the camera. She appears contemplative or thoughtful with a downward gaze. Her attire includes what looks like a light-colored shirt paired with overalls, suggesting casual or work-related wear which might indicate rural life context such as farming. The background is quite sparse and consists of an open landscape under clear skies, featuring power lines and utility poles stretching into the distance on both sides of the image frame. This could imply that the setting is a remote area. The photograph has text overlay in its lower right corner with what appears to be a series or catalog number "1302." The overall composition gives an impression of simplicity and solitude, characteristic perhaps of mid-20th century rural American life as documented by Dorothea Lange.

Mrs. Bartheloma, three years from Nebraska farm. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual named Mrs. Bartheloma, as indicated by the caption "Mrs. Bartheloma hauls water from irrigation ditch." She appears to be walking through a rural landscape with sparse vegetation and telephone poles in the background. The person is holding two items: one looks like a metal canister for storing or carrying liquids, possibly water, while the other seems to be an old-fashioned lantern or some kind of container attached to her clothing. The setting suggests that Mrs. Bartheloma may have been engaged in domestic chores related to fetching water from a ditch likely used for irrigation purposes on a farm located at Nyssa Heights in Malheur County, Oregon. The image captures the essence of rural life and hard work during what appears to be an earlier time period, given its black-and-white presentation and style. This photograph is part of Dorothea Lange's collection, which provides historical context for understanding how photography was used as a tool to document social conditions in America.

Mrs. Bartheloma hauls water from irrigation ditch. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773706/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor rural scene. A young child, wearing what appears to be a dress with floral patterns and a shawl or cloak draped over their head, is bending down by the edge of a shallow body of water which could possibly be an irrigation ditch. The child is holding onto a bucket close to the surface, suggesting they are in the process of filling it from this source. The environment around them appears dry with patches of grass and straw-like vegetation on what looks like arid ground or perhaps early spring after winter when plants have not yet fully sprouted new growth. In the background stands an electric pole typical of rural areas, indicating some form of utility infrastructure though no visible lines run from it at this angle. The sky is clear but lacks detail due to its brightness in contrast with what seems like a somewhat overexposed photo given that all details are not clearly defined even when viewed closely. This image captures everyday life possibly reflecting on water scarcity or the act of manual labor fetching drinking water as mentioned in additional information provided, pointing towards it being part of daily routine for this child and their family. Given the historical context implied by Dorothea Lange's photography (an American photojournalist known to document social issues), we can infer that such scen [...]

Mrs. Bartheloma dipping water from irrigation ditch for home use. Haul drinking water from town four miles over rough road. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

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