Industries attempted to board their labor in quarters that were oftentimes very unhealthy. Labor camps were numerous

Jacob Lawrence · 1940-41

Jacob Lawrence: American, 1917 - 2000

UnclassifiedUnited States

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Museum of Modern Art30 recorded works
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Industries attempted to board their labor in quarters that were oftentimes very unhealthy. Labor camps were numerous

1940-41

Dating: Date range
Held at: Museum of Modern Art
Medium: Casein tempera on hardboard
Dimensions: 18 x 12" (45.7 x 30.5 cm)
Collection no.: 28.1942.23
Attribution: By the artist

Collection: Museum of Modern Art

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Supplied museum label (unverified): Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Supplied country label (unverified): United States

Location checked Oct 4, 2026. This does not indicate whether the work is on display.

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