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Dorothea Lange (dorothealange@mastodon.ozioso.online)'s status on Saturday, 23-May-2026 03:27:02 JST Dorothea Lange

Bulldozer contractor's car. Western Washington, Lewis County, near Vader. See general caption number 41
#WesternWashington #LewisCounty #D-4CAT #DOZER #Washington #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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1. The image depicts a vintage car with several notable features. On the back of this automobile, there is a license plate that reads "D-4 CAT" and below it in larger font, "DOZER," indicating its use for construction purposes such as grading or grubbing roads. The vehicle also has an additional label on the rear window: "State of Washington," suggesting registration within Washington state. The car's body is a dark color with visible wear marks and minor damage like scratches and dents, which imply it may be quite old and possibly used in tough conditions associated with construction work. A prominent emblem or logo resembling a bulldozer occupies the lower right side on the back of the vehicle, reinforcing its identity as a construction equipment. In terms of composition, this photograph appears to have been taken outdoors during daylight hours given the brightness surrounding the car's edges and shadows cast by objects around it. The black-and-white tone of the image adds an element of historical context or artistic effect, possibly suggesting that the photo was captured in earlier times when color photography might not be prevalent. The background is minimal but includes what looks like utility poles with electrical lines running above them against a clear sky, which suggests this vehicle may have been parked along rural roads. No people are visible within the frame o [...]
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  Bulldozer contractor's car. Western Washington, Lewis County, near Vader. See general caption number 41
  
  from Lange, Dorothea
  
  1 negative : nitrate ; 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches or smaller.

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