Florence Owens Thompson
Florence Owens Thompson (born Florence Leona Christie; September 1, 1903 – September 16, 1983) was an American woman who was the subject of Dorothea Lange's photograph Migrant Mother (1936), considered an iconic image of the Great Depression. The Library of Congress titled the image: "Destitute pea pickers in California. Mother of seven children. Age thirty-two. Nipomo, California."
Florence Owens Thompson | |
|---|---|
Migrant Mother, taken by Dorothea Lange in 1936 | |
| Born | Florence Leona Christie September 1, 1903 Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) |
| Died | September 16, 1983 (aged 80) Scotts Valley, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Agricultural laborer |
| Known for | Dorothea Lange's photograph |
| Spouse(s) | Cleo Owens (1921–1931; his death)
George B. Thompson (1952–1974) |
| Partner | Jim Hill (1933–1983) |
| Children | 10 (6 by Owens, 4 by Hill) |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.