Oldest child of migrant packing-house workers preparing supper. Her parents work during the day and sometimes until 2 A.M. The children are left alone. Near Homestead, Florida

Marion Post Wolcott, Oldest child of migrant packing-house workers preparing supper. Her parents work during the day and sometimes until 2 A.M. The children are left alone.  Near Homestead, Florida, 1939, printed later, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Dr. John H. and Jann Arrington Wolcott, 1998.120.22
Copied Marion Post Wolcott, Oldest child of migrant packing-house workers preparing supper. Her parents work during the day and sometimes until 2 A.M. The children are left alone. Near Homestead, Florida, 1939, printed later, gelatin silver print, sheet: 1114 in. (27.935.6 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Dr. John H. and Jann Arrington Wolcott, 1998.120.22

Artwork Details

Title
Oldest child of migrant packing-house workers preparing supper. Her parents work during the day and sometimes until 2 A.M. The children are left alone. Near Homestead, Florida
Date
1939, printed later
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 1114 in. (27.935.6 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. John H. and Jann Arrington Wolcott
Mediums Description
gelatin silver print
Classifications
Keywords
  • Occupation — domestic — cooking
  • State of being — other — poverty
  • Figure female — child — full length
  • Landscape — Florida — Homestead
  • New Deal — Farm Security Administration
  • Architecture Interior — domestic — hut
Object Number
1998.120.22