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Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange
@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online  ·  activity timestamp 7 days ago

Franklin Schroeder and the older boys in the yard. He is giving them the "last watermelon of the season." Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 67-111

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773596/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting three individuals in an outdoor setting. The person on the left appears to be wearing work attire, including overalls with visible patches and dirt stains, suggesting manual labor or farm-related activity. This individual stands holding what seems like a small object between their fingers.

In the center of the photo are two younger boys standing on wooden planks that appear to form part of an animal enclosure. They are both dressed in casual clothing suitable for outdoor play: one wears a cap and overalls, while the other sports a beanie hat and suspenders. Their expressions range from curiosity or amusement as they watch their companion.

The boy on the right is seen balancing with outstretched arms on what looks like an animal's back, possibly attempting to climb onto it but failing in his attempt. The animals are not clearly visible beyond these figures of partial visibility, which may include a sheep and another smaller creature that resembles a pig or goat.

In front of them lies the "last watermelon of the season," as indicated by text overlaid on the image, hinting at the context behind this gathering: perhaps it's harvest time. The setting seems rural with dry grass visible in the foreground, suggesting an arid climate consistent with regions like Dead Ox Flat near Malheur County, Oregon.

The photograph capture [...]
The image is a black and white photograph depicting three individuals in an outdoor setting. The person on the left appears to be wearing work attire, including overalls with visible patches and dirt stains, suggesting manual labor or farm-related activity. This individual stands holding what seems like a small object between their fingers. In the center of the photo are two younger boys standing on wooden planks that appear to form part of an animal enclosure. They are both dressed in casual clothing suitable for outdoor play: one wears a cap and overalls, while the other sports a beanie hat and suspenders. Their expressions range from curiosity or amusement as they watch their companion. The boy on the right is seen balancing with outstretched arms on what looks like an animal's back, possibly attempting to climb onto it but failing in his attempt. The animals are not clearly visible beyond these figures of partial visibility, which may include a sheep and another smaller creature that resembles a pig or goat. In front of them lies the "last watermelon of the season," as indicated by text overlaid on the image, hinting at the context behind this gathering: perhaps it's harvest time. The setting seems rural with dry grass visible in the foreground, suggesting an arid climate consistent with regions like Dead Ox Flat near Malheur County, Oregon. The photograph capture [...]
The image is a black and white photograph depicting three individuals in an outdoor setting. The person on the left appears to be wearing work attire, including overalls with visible patches and dirt stains, suggesting manual labor or farm-related activity. This individual stands holding what seems like a small object between their fingers. In the center of the photo are two younger boys standing on wooden planks that appear to form part of an animal enclosure. They are both dressed in casual clothing suitable for outdoor play: one wears a cap and overalls, while the other sports a beanie hat and suspenders. Their expressions range from curiosity or amusement as they watch their companion. The boy on the right is seen balancing with outstretched arms on what looks like an animal's back, possibly attempting to climb onto it but failing in his attempt. The animals are not clearly visible beyond these figures of partial visibility, which may include a sheep and another smaller creature that resembles a pig or goat. In front of them lies the "last watermelon of the season," as indicated by text overlaid on the image, hinting at the context behind this gathering: perhaps it's harvest time. The setting seems rural with dry grass visible in the foreground, suggesting an arid climate consistent with regions like Dead Ox Flat near Malheur County, Oregon. The photograph capture [...]
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