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October 1935. "Coal miner's child." Omar, West Virginia. View full size. 35mm nitrate negative. Photograph by Ben Shahn, Farm Security Administration.
This picture is so haunting, it really surprises me that no one else has commented on it. The haircut begs for analysis..... clearly the result of a one time buzzcut.... was for lice? or other critters of that ilk?
It would be amazing to learn more about this young man.
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