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Mom: 1941
Submitted by Dave on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 12:13am.
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April 1941. "Mother and two children. Family is on relief. Chicago, Ill." Acetate negative by Russell Lee for the Resettlement Administration. View full size.
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Bring it on
Submitted by Cactus Wren on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 3:53am.
That little girl is so clearly ready to take on the world.
Perfect title
Submitted by Anonymous Arkie on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 1:24am.
The mother's expression is so "right"! She has pride and dignity and loves her children, regardless of the circumstances. Wonderful!
That gaze
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 1:17am.
The little girl has incredible eyes. I'd love to know what became of her.
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