Oldest Child Of Migrant Packing House Workers Preparing Supper. Her Parents Work During The Day And Sometimes Until 2 A.m. The Children Are Left Alone. Near Homestead, Florida — Marion Post Wolcott

Oldest child of migrant packing house workers preparing supper. Her parents work during the day and sometimes until 2 A.M. The children are left alone. Near Homestead, Florida

A poignant black & white photo by Marion Post Wolcott captures a child’s resilience during the Great Depression. Documenting poverty in Florida, this FSA image offers a powerful glimpse into hardship and daily life.


Marion Post Wolcott (1910 - 1990)

Marion Post Wolcott (1910-1990) was a Farm Security Administration photographer who powerfully documented the Great Depression, poverty in the Jim Crow South, and social inequalities with striking candor & empathy. Discover her iconic images.