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Dorothea Lange (dorothealange@mastodon.ozioso.online)'s status on Wednesday, 18-Dec-2024 12:19:26 JST Dorothea Lange

Closed Japanese American store
#JapaneseAmerican #White&Pollard #IAMANAMERICAN #American #America #JapaneseAmericans #WorldWarII #anti-Japanese #photography #DorotheaLange
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1. The photograph displays a vintage black and white storefront sign for "White & Pollard" on an old brick building. The top section of the image reads, 'SOLD' in large block letters, indicating that this business has closed down or is no longer operational at its current location. Below it, prominently featured are two signs: one stating 'GROCERY,' and another with a bold declaration saying "I AM AN AMERICAN." The setting suggests a historical context of American identity during the early to mid-20th century when such signage was common for small businesses. In the reflection on the glass below these signs, we can see images from adjacent stores or other establishments. A sign reading 'FRUITS AND VEGETABLES' is partially visible in this reflection, hinting at a neighboring business that sold produce. The reflections also show partial views of buildings and possibly more signage outside of immediate focus. The image carries an air of nostalgia and historical significance, potentially reflecting on themes such as migration, assimilation, or the social environment during the period when it was taken. This could evoke discussions about immigration policies in America at that time, including experiences with exclusionary practices like internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II. The additional information provided from Closed Japanese American store suggests this image might be part of a series documenting s [...]
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