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MARYLAND: CARPENTER, 1935. Carpenter working for the Berwyn Project, Berwyn, Maryland
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MARYLAND: CARPENTER, 1935. Carpenter working for the Berwyn Project, Berwyn, Maryland
MARYLAND: CARPENTER, 1935.
Carpenter working for the Berwyn Project, Berwyn, Maryland. Photograph by Carl Mydans, November 1935
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1935 Carl Carpenter Carpentry Denim Great Depression Hand Saw Hand Tool Maryland Mydans New Deal Northeast November Overalls Rural Skill Wood Berwyn Unidentified
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This photograph captures a moment in time during the Great Depression era. Taken by renowned photographer Carl Mydans in November 1935, it showcases a skilled carpenter hard at work for the Berwyn Project in Berwyn, Maryland. The image portrays an unidentified man wearing denim overalls and a hat, embodying the resilience and determination of workers during this challenging period. With a hand saw in his grasp, he demonstrates his craftsmanship as he meticulously shapes wood with precision. The backdrop of rural Maryland adds to the authenticity of this snapshot from history. The simplicity of the exterior setting highlights the importance of manual labor and emphasizes how individuals relied on their skills to make ends meet. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, projects like the Berwyn Project aimed to provide employment opportunities for those affected by unemployment caused by economic downturns. This photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst hardship, communities came together to support one another. Carl Mydans' mastery behind the lens immortalizes this carpenter's dedication and expertise. It is through images like these that we gain insight into daily life during this transformative era in American history – where skillful hands worked tirelessly to rebuild hope for a brighter future.
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