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Mrs. Robert Bacon, a farm wife in Knox County, Tennessee, using electrical appliances in her home (a fan, an iron, and a radio) with power supplied by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein, 1942
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Mrs. Robert Bacon, a farm wife in Knox County, Tennessee, using electrical appliances in her home (a fan, an iron, and a radio) with power supplied by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein, 1942
TENNESSEE: FARM WIFE, 1942.
Mrs. Robert Bacon, a farm wife in Knox County, Tennessee, using electrical appliances in her home (a fan, an iron, and a radio) with power supplied by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein, 1942
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1942 Apron Arthur Bacon Board Busy Cord Curtain Domestic Electric Electricity Farmhouse Housewife Iron Ironing Laundry New Deal Perfect Power Radio Responsibility Robert Rothstein Rural Science Tennessee Window Convenience Southeast
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This photograph, taken by Arthur Rothstein in 1942, showcases the remarkable transformation brought about by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in rural America. The image features Mrs. Robert Bacon, a hardworking farm wife from Knox County, Tennessee, enjoying the convenience of electrical appliances provided through TVA's power supply. In this snapshot of daily life on a farm, Mrs. Bacon can be seen surrounded by modern marvels that were once considered luxuries for rural households. With an apron tied around her waist and a determined expression on her face, she effortlessly multitasks while utilizing these newfound conveniences. The scene depicts Mrs. Bacon using three essential electrical appliances - a fan providing relief from the sweltering midday heat, an iron to press clothes with precision and care, and a radio offering entertainment and connection to the outside world. Through this photograph, we witness how electricity has revolutionized domestic responsibilities for women like Mrs. Bacon. No longer burdened by laborious tasks such as hand-washing laundry or enduring oppressive heat during summer months without any respite, she now embraces science-backed innovations that have made her life easier and more comfortable. This powerful image serves as a testament to the transformative impact of TVA's efforts in bringing progress to rural communities across southeast America during the New Deal era. It captures not only technological advancements but also highlights women's evolving roles within society as they embrace new opportunities afforded by electricity.
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