Like another little "Fruit Tramp" will be arriving in a few months. God bless this woman and her family!

Rosebud!

Judging by the slenderness of her face, neck, arms and upper torso, then the sudden protruding of stomach and rear end...could she be expecting? This poor young lady already has enough on her plate to deal with, and it isn't food. Then again, she may be happy and posed side view to show it.

Fruit Tramp, I don't like the name. It is not consistent with the cheerful determination evident in the pictures of many these folks depicted in Resettlement Administration photos from this time.

I believe this woman is pregnant. She has few worldly goods and what she has is in bad condition. She is living close to the land and gives every indication that her next meal may be small. Still, the smile on her face shows not want, but quiet dignity and happiness at the thought of the blessing growing inside her. She is a lesson for our modern society and a warning of what real poverty and hard times are like.

The girl seems to transcend her surroundings. There's a lot of strength and determination is in that face. She's would certainly need it.

It seems strange to see the sled here, amongst the detritus. I wouldn't want to be depending on that spare tire for very long. Brings home how close to the edge these folk were living.

The young lady doesn't seem to be overly fazed by her situation. She seems to be looking forward with her head high, knowing things will eventually get better. We could all use a bit of that moxie in today's world.