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The black and white photograph captures a moment from the early 1900s, focusing on two women seated outside a wooden cabin. The main subject is a woman wearing a long-sleeved blouse and trousers, sitting in an old-fashioned chair with her body angled towards the camera but facing away to look out into the distance or at someone off-camera's right side. Her expression appears contemplative. The second figure is partially visible on the far right edge of the image; she seems seated further down the porch steps, wearing a dress and shoes that suggest a modest rural lifestyle. The wooden cabin walls show signs of wear and age with noticeable gaps between planks indicating possible decay or construction techniques of the time. The photograph has a historical feel to it due to its monochromatic nature and composition. It's labeled "Wife of cotton farmer," likely referring to the primary subject as someone connected to agriculture, specifically growing cotton in Greene County, Georgia. The timestamp on the image suggests this photo was taken around 1938 or early '40s, during a period where such images were commonly used by organizations like the Farm Security Administration (FSA) for documentation and social studies purposes. Additional context about Dorothea Lange can be found through research into her work with FSA and The Office of War Information.