A Surreal Look at American Life in The 1930s
The 1930s was a decade defined by economic struggle and profound social change.
These collections show us a mysterious and a bit different look to people’s life back then, than you can see through their eyes and in the details of the photos.
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Rosie Day
Wife of the Fiddler James William Day, Kentucky, about 1928–1934.
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Sidewalk Grocer
Sidewalk Grocer, Bleecker Street, New York, between 1925–1930.
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The Window
An angry boy looking out the window.
Image Credit: J. Paul Getty Museum
A Photoshoot
A woman in South Carolina, 1929–1930.
Image Credit: J. Paul Getty Museum
Weaver and Pianist
An old lady in Ashland Kentucky, 1928–1934.
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In Kentucky
A photo of a man in Kentucky 1928–1934.
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North Georgia Chairmaker
Jason Reed, North Georgia Chairmaker, 1933–1934.
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Aunt Cord Ritchie and Family
Aunt Cord Ritchie and Family, Hindman, Kentucky, 1932–1934.
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