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This black and white photograph depicts a rural scene with two individuals who appear to be cotton pickers. They are sitting on the ground next to an old wooden building, which looks like it could serve as a barn or storage shed. The structure has signs posted on its exterior indicating that it is used for storing "CASA BANCO," possibly suggesting agricultural goods such as hay or feed. The person standing beside them appears to be wearing work clothes and a hat, indicative of someone engaged in manual labor. There are several sacks or bags scattered around the area, likely containing harvested cotton. The grassy field suggests that this photo was taken during a time when agriculture played a significant role in daily life. In general, the image conveys a sense of rural poverty and hard work. The photograph seems to be part of Dorothea Lange's collection from South Texas, known for her documentation of the lives of American workers and their families, particularly those affected by social issues during the Great Depression era.