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The image depicts a group of women sitting on the steps and front porch of what appears to be a church building. The scene is in black and white, suggesting that it may have been taken many years ago when color photography was not commonly used for everyday purposes. There are 20 individuals visible, all dressed in casual attire typical of an earlier time period, possibly between the late 19th century and early to mid-20th century. They seem engaged in a social gathering or community event as they look relaxed but attentive. The women sit on both steps leading up to what seems like double doors at one end of the building, along with other flat areas below windows above ground level. In front of them are some buckets and brooms that likely belong to their activity; it looks as though this group is partaking in a community clean-up event. The church appears well-maintained yet shows signs of wear such as peeling paint on the siding, which adds character to its appearance and indicates age. The environment around suggests an open-air setting with ample space for gatherings like these. This image was taken by Dorothea Lange (1895-1965), a pioneering American photographer known for her work during the Great Depression documenting working class Americans, most notably farmers displaced in California's San Joaquin Valley. The specific reference suggests that this photograph captures members of Wheeley's Church congregation [...]