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Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange
@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy
2 months ago
The image is a black and white photograph depicting three individuals in what appears to be an outdoor setting with natural foliage in the background. The central figure, presumably male based on physical characteristics visible, sits down wearing ragged clothing that includes torn sleeves and patches over holes or tears. His posture suggests discomfort as he gazes downward with his head slightly bowed. Behind him stands another person who is actively engaged in cutting hair; this individual wears a cap and dark-toned workoveralls typical of manual labor attire from the early to mid-20th century, indicative of rural working conditions. The standing figure's attention seems focused on their task while interacting with the seated man. To the right side of the frame is a third person who appears relaxed in posture; this individual sits down and wears casual clothing consisting of jeans and a shirt or sweater. This person watches the interaction between the other two figures, adding to the social context within which these events are occurring. The environment suggests an informal outdoor setting with stacked wood behind them and scattered debris around their immediate area. The photograph carries historical significance as it is captioned "Bean pickers barbering each other," hinting at a moment of camaraderie or necessity among laborers during harvest time in the Pacific [...]

The image is a black and white photograph depicting three individuals in what appears to be an outdoor setting with natural foliage in the background. The central figure, presumably male based on physical characteristics visible, sits down wearing ragged clothing that includes torn sleeves and patches over holes or tears. His posture suggests discomfort as he gazes downward with his head slightly bowed. Behind him stands another person who is actively engaged in cutting hair; this individual wears a cap and dark-toned workoveralls typical of manual labor attire from the early to mid-20th century, indicative of rural working conditions. The standing figure's attention seems focused on their task while interacting with the seated man. To the right side of the frame is a third person who appears relaxed in posture; this individual sits down and wears casual clothing consisting of jeans and a shirt or sweater. This person watches the interaction between the other two figures, adding to the social context within which these events are occurring. The environment suggests an informal outdoor setting with stacked wood behind them and scattered debris around their immediate area. The photograph carries historical significance as it is captioned "Bean pickers barbering each other," hinting at a moment of camaraderie or necessity among laborers during harvest time in the Pacific [...]

Bean pickers barbering each other. Near West Staten, Marion County, Oregon. See general caption number 46

#WestStaten #MarionCounty #Oregon #third #PacificNorthwest #MarionCountys #DorotheaLange’s #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773299/

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Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange
@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy
2 months ago
The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old, dilapidated wooden waterwheel. It appears to be located in a rural area with trees visible in the background suggesting it may have been part of farmland or field irrigation system for crops such as beans which are common in Marion County's bean country. The structure is disassembled with several pieces laying on the ground and others still partially standing but leaning, indicating decay over time. There is a handwritten label at the top right corner that says "A-pphos," possibly denoting where or what it refers to within Oregon.

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old, dilapidated wooden waterwheel. It appears to be located in a rural area with trees visible in the background suggesting it may have been part of farmland or field irrigation system for crops such as beans which are common in Marion County's bean country. The structure is disassembled with several pieces laying on the ground and others still partially standing but leaning, indicating decay over time. There is a handwritten label at the top right corner that says "A-pphos," possibly denoting where or what it refers to within Oregon.

Oregon, Marion County, north of West Stayton. Waterwheel for field irrigation in the bean country

#Oregon #MarionCounty #WestStayton #MarionCountys #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772891/

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