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Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ament, dry land wheat farmers who survived in the Columbia Basin. Washington, Grant County, three miles south of Quincy. See general caption number 35

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The image is a black and white photograph showing two individuals, likely Mr. Chris Ament and Mrs. Chris Ament, who are dry land wheat farmers from the Columbia Basin in Grant County, Washington, three miles south of Quincy. The man on the left stands wearing overalls with suspenders, dark shoes, glasses, and has his hands clasped at waist level as he gazes into the distance. His posture suggests a sense of contemplation or waiting. On the right is an older woman dressed in a patterned dress with lace trim around her collar and cuffs, paired with black pumps that have laces tied up to mid-calf height. She has short hair, wears glasses, and stands with one hand on her hip while looking towards the camera, exuding confidence or readiness for the photo. Behind them is a white building with wooden siding and a simple door; this could be part of their farmstead or home. There's vegetation visible in front of the structure, indicating rural surroundings typical of farming areas. The clear sky suggests it might have been taken on a bright day without clouds obscuring sunlight.
May 11, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Mrs. Chris Ament who has lived for thirty three years on dry land wheat farm in the Columbia Basin. Washington, Grant County, three miles south of Quincy. See general caption number 35

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This black and white photograph features an elderly woman standing in front of a light-colored wooden background. She is wearing round glasses, and her hair is pulled back from her face, which appears somewhat furrowed or concerned. The subject has on a short-sleeved blouse with a high collar that includes what looks like lace trim at the neckline. The blouse features a pattern composed mainly of dark shapes resembling flowers against a lighter background. There's text in white along the right edge and bottom left corner, possibly indicating some information about the photograph or its context, but it is not fully legible due to resolution constraints. Notably, there appears to be a date on the image: "JUNE 28 - E," which could suggest when this photo was taken. Based on the provided additional information and caption from Mrs. Chris Ament's biography, it seems that she has lived in Grant County for thirty-three years at a wheat farm located three miles south of Quincy in Washington state. This context suggests the photograph may have been part of Dorothea Lange's series documenting rural life or agricultural labor during a specific period. It is important to note that providing accurate alt text requires an understanding not only of what is visible but also often incorporates contextual information and any inferred content for accessibility reasons, which here include [...]
May 11, 2026 at 4:37 AM