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The photograph depicts a group of four individuals, likely family members or close acquaintances, standing in front of an open car trunk. They appear to be on a temporary halt during a journey, as suggested by the makeshift shelter and belongings around them. From left to right: The first person is wearing dark clothing with light-colored shoes; she has short hair styled in waves typical for early 20th-century women's fashion. Next stands another individual dressed in what appears to be a striped dress or top paired with shorts, complemented by boots suitable for walking on dirt terrain. The third figure from the left wears a long coat over casual clothing and is holding onto the car door handle. This person has medium-length hair parted down the middle and is looking off into the distance, not engaging directly with the camera's focus. Finally, there’s an individual wearing glasses and possibly eyeglasses on their forehead; they are clad in dark trousers and a long coat or jacket over layered shirts. Their posture exudes attentiveness to something outside of view. The setting seems arid and dusty, indicative of rural conditions during droughts, as mentioned by the caption "Drought refugees: California." The overall tone is somber yet resolute, capturing an everyday moment in difficult times for these individuals caught up in migration or displacement due to environmental factors.