U.S. 99. Near Tulare, California. Entered California fall of 1938. En-route to pea harvest in Imperial Valley. Car broke-down. "Want to get back to Missouri if they can ever get the money."
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![A black and white photo depicting a vintage, muddy automobile on an unpaved road. The vehicle has several spare tires mounted in unusual positions; some are attached to the side fenders while others appear secured near the front bumper or rear quarters. A single individual is seen attending to one of these spares by a tree trunk that stands alone amidst sparse vegetation and barren branches indicative of late fall, given their lack of foliage. The scene suggests rural isolation with no other vehicles in sight.
The background includes utility poles stretching into the distance against an overcast sky, adding to the bleak atmosphere often associated with road travel during earlier decades when such trips were more common than they are today due to advancements in automobile technology and infrastructure development since that era. There is a sense of hardship conveyed through both the setting and subject's attire as well as actions; it appears this person may be traveling for work, specifically related to agricultural labor indicated by their clothing style which suggests manual tasks.
Notably, there’s a watermark or signature at the bottom right corner reading "12604-5" suggesting cataloging of photographs. The absence of color in the image underscores its historical context and emphasizes stark contrasts between light and shadow that were necessary for clarity during bl [...]](https://social.trom.tf/photo/preview/640/37840133 "A black and white photo depicting a vintage, muddy automobile on an unpaved road. The vehicle has several spare tires mounted in unusual positions; some are attached to the side fenders while others appear secured near the front bumper or rear quarters. A single individual is seen attending to one of these spares by a tree trunk that stands alone amidst sparse vegetation and barren branches indicative of late fall, given their lack of foliage. The scene suggests rural isolation with no other vehicles in sight.
The background includes utility poles stretching into the distance against an overcast sky, adding to the bleak atmosphere often associated with road travel during earlier decades when such trips were more common than they are today due to advancements in automobile technology and infrastructure development since that era. There is a sense of hardship conveyed through both the setting and subject's attire as well as actions; it appears this person may be traveling for work, specifically related to agricultural labor indicated by their clothing style which suggests manual tasks.
Notably, there’s a watermark or signature at the bottom right corner reading \"12604-5\" suggesting cataloging of photographs. The absence of color in the image underscores its historical context and emphasizes stark contrasts between light and shadow that were necessary for clarity during bl [...]")