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The image depicts a black and white scene of people gathered around an old-fashioned wooden wagon with large wheels, which appears to be stuck in the mud. The wagon is open on top, revealing some kind of load inside. Several individuals are standing nearby, dressed in work clothes typical for farm laborers during early to mid-20th century America—hats and overalls—and appear to be engaged in conversation or waiting for something. In the background, there's a cloudy sky with patches of blue peeking through, suggesting that it may have recently rained. The ground is uneven and appears muddy, likely due to recent weather conditions. In the foreground on the right side, part of another vehicle can be seen, possibly an automobile or truck, parked at some distance from the group. The overall atmosphere suggests a moment captured during a break in agricultural work caused by rain, with migrant laborers taking shelter under their hats and leaning against nearby objects for support while they wait out the weather. The image is associated with Kern County, California, reflecting historical conditions of cotton picking that Dorothea Lange documented through her photography. The photograph carries emotional weight as it captures a moment in time where human perseverance meets nature's unpredictability during rural labor practices.