Migrant mother cooking a meal

Migrant mother cooking a meal

Migrant farmworkers usually were housed in temporary structures, often constructed of cinder blocks, with varying degrees of privacy. Here, we see a mother cooking a meal for two young men who are likely her sons. During the era this photograph was taken, its purpose may have been one of calling attention to the poor quality of migrant housing, and as such viewers may have felt pity or outrage at the kitchen. Without minimzing the poor conditions, it's therefore important to note careful organization, small decorative details, and warm familiarity among the people photographed.

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