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**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 17

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Shopping and visiting on main street of Pittsboro, North Carolina. Saturday afternoon

#Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772240/

A black-and-white photograph depicting a group of people gathered on the sidewalk outside, likely in an urban setting. There are seven individuals visible; some seated and others standing or leaning against objects such as a wall or bus stop bench. The men appear to be older adults wearing hats and casual work attire while conversing with each other. A woman is also present among them.

In the background, various cars from what appears to be an earlier era are parked along the street; one car in particular has its front visible with distinctively rounded fenders typical of mid-20th-century design. Street infrastructure includes a curb separating pedestrians from traffic and electrical wires overhead. Residential buildings can be seen across the street under tree-lined streets.

The image is labeled "3-E891" at the top right corner, which might indicate its cataloging or archival reference number within a collection of photographs.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 14

Mar 14

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

The Chatham County courthouse. Looking down the main street on entering town. Pittsboro, North Carolina

#ChathamCounty #Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #America #DorotheaLange’s #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772410/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting the entrance to what appears to be Pittsboro, North Carolina. It shows an empty street leading towards a prominent courthouse with a clock tower in the center of town. Trees line both sides of the road, creating a canopy over parts of it.

There are several parked cars along the right side of the roadway and a few visible buildings on either side of the street. The scene has a quiet atmosphere with no people or moving vehicles captured at this moment. There's also an air of historical significance suggested by the architecture and overall setting, reflecting early to mid-20th-century America.

The photograph appears aged, suggesting it was taken several decades ago when such black-and-white imagery was common for documentary work like that done during Dorothea Lange’s time in 1936.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 12

Mar 12

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Main Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina

#MainStreet #Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #TheCashGrocery #Coca-ColaandCastile #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772256/

This black and white photograph captures a moment on Main Street in Pittsboro, North Carolina. It depicts an interaction between two women at the front of "The Cash Grocery," with one woman seemingly making change or conducting business as another observes. In the foreground, three men are engaged in conversation beside a building adorned with hanging banners promoting Coca-Cola and Castile soap. The scene conveys a snapshot of daily life during a bygone era, highlighting social interactions and commercial activities on what appears to be Main Street.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 12

Mar 12

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Main street, Pittsboro, North Carolina

#Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #Coca-Cola #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772254/

The black and white photograph depicts a woman standing outside of a grocery store window labeled "ME CASH Grocery." She is dressed in vintage attire, including a knee-length dress with a patterned design, a hat, gloves, and dark shoes. Her posture suggests she may be reading or inspecting something through the glass pane.

Inside the storefront, another person appears to be behind the counter, possibly an employee handling goods. The window display showcases various fruits such as bananas in bunches and what seems like pineapples. To the right of the image, a neon sign for "Coca-Cola" is visible above a brick wall, indicating that this establishment likely sells or serves refreshments.

In the background, there are other individuals walking on the sidewalk, suggesting an urban environment with pedestrians going about their day. The overall scene gives off a historical atmosphere, possibly from mid-20th-century America, as indicated by the style of clothing and architecture visible in the photograph.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 12

Mar 12

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Main street, Saturday afternoon. Pittsboro, North Carolina

#Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #JonesBros #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772251/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an urban street scene. The central focus of the photo appears to be a church or government building with prominent architecture, including columns supporting its porticoes at both ends. In front of this structure, there's a clear view down what seems to be Main Street during Saturday afternoon in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

The street is lined on either side by various commercial buildings and businesses, some displaying signs like "Jones Bros., Dept.- Stores" which indicates that it was taken from the early 20th century onwards. Parked cars are visible along both sides of the road, with one moving vehicle in sight towards the middle distance.

The sky is overcast or appears to be quite cloudy, giving a dull ambiance typical for black and white photography without color contrast due to lighting conditions at that time period. Shadows cast by buildings suggest it's either early morning or late afternoon when sunlight may not reach as far into urban areas with tall structures.

There are few pedestrians in the vicinity of this street scene which could indicate quieter hours on a Saturday, although it might also be indicative of less traffic common during certain times and days within town. The overall feel is one of stillness captured mid-day or late afternoon activity without much hustle-bustle typical for urban settings at busy moments.

The photograph has "3-28791" wri [...]

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 12

Mar 12

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Street encounter on a Saturday afternoon. Pittsboro, North Carolina

#Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772250/

The image depicts an urban street scene from a bygone era. A woman and two young girls stand on the sidewalk in front of a shoe shop, with vintage automobiles parked nearby. The buildings have brick facades and large windows, characteristic of early 20th-century architecture. There is a sense of everyday life captured at this moment in time, providing historical context through its visual elements such as clothing styles, vehicle designs, and architectural features.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 12

Mar 12

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Sign tacked to pole near the post office. Main street, Pittsboro, North Carolina

#Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #America #DorotheaLange’s #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772249/

This black and white photograph depicts a weathered sign posted on a wooden utility pole, with the text announcing an upcoming social event. The writing is typewritten on what appears to be a sheet of paper that has been folded multiple times, suggesting it might have been used previously for other purposes.

In the background, there's a glimpse into mid-20th-century America: vintage cars parked along the street and a building with large windows in the distance. The sign reads:

'THERE WILL BE A PICKLE LOW PARTY AT THE HOME OF MR.G.W.LEACH SATURDAY NIGHT AUG 6TH

HARRY HAMMAN

$15 SINGLE MAN / $20 WOMAN'

The photograph captures an era of community gatherings and social functions, as indicated by the mention of a pickle low party. The sign's presence on a utility pole suggests it was distributed in public spaces to reach a wide audience.

A handwritten note at the bottom indicates that this image is part of Dorothea Lange’s collection from Pittsboro, North Carolina, which adds historical context and significance to the photograph.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 12

Mar 12

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Main street, Saturday afternoon. Pittsboro, North Carolina

#Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #DorotheaLange #MainStreet #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772246/

The image depicts a group of people gathered outside the entrance to "Jones," which is identified by signage above that reads, 'JONES $1& TO $5 DEPT.' The store appears to be offering various items at different price points. People are standing in front and around the storefront; many appear engaged with each other or looking towards something out of frame.

The individuals vary in attire, suggesting a casual setting from an earlier time period, possibly mid-20th century based on fashion styles such as wide-brimmed hats, overalls, dresses with stripes, and polka dots. The photo is black-and-white which may imply it was taken during or shortly after the 1940s to early '50s.

The architecture of the building features a storefront window with curtains drawn across its bottom half. A neon sign that reads "TOM" hangs on the left side, partially obscured by individuals in front of the store. The environment suggests a downtown area during business hours on what might be considered market day or another shopping occasion given the crowd's focus and interaction.

There is no discernible activity within the shop itself from this angle; it appears to either have closed for the time being with people gathered outside, perhaps waiting in line due to store policy at that moment. The image captures a slice of everyday life during what seems like economic hardship or austerity, as suggested by individuals' simple attire and expressions [...]

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 11

Mar 11

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Shopping and visiting on main street of Pittsboro, North Carolina. Saturday afternoon

#Pittsboro #NorthCarolina #America #the"PilkingtonDrugs #PilkingtonDrugs #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772241/

The image depicts a bustling scene from what appears to be mid-20th century America. A group of people, mostly women in dresses and men wearing suits or casual attire such as hats and vests, are gathered outside the "Pilkington Drugs" store on main street of Pittsboro, North Carolina. The atmosphere is lively with some individuals conversing while others move about their business. In particular, a woman dressed in patterned clothing seems to be engaging in conversation near a young girl who holds her dress as if adjusting it.

The storefront features signage that reads "Pilkington Drugs" and "Jones $1 TO $5 DEPT. STORE," indicating the types of products available inside each store. The architecture surrounding this area is comprised mainly of two-story buildings with decorative elements such as cornices, brackets, or pediments on their facades.

A man seated on a concrete ledge gazes into the distance while others stand and walk along the sidewalk. A streetcar line runs through the scene, suggesting public transportation was available during that time period for residents to commute within Pittsboro's streetscape. Overall, this snapshot captures daily life in an American small town with people going about their routine activities on a Saturday afternoon.

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