On the Plains a Hat is more than a Covering
Taken in Childress County, Texas, this photo depicts a man’s hand holding a hat. Though the photo is very simple, the meaning behind it is very symbolic. It symbolizes how hard laborers work and how much endurance they have. Lange’s field notes say that he hat is not merely for protection, but also represents a “badge of honor.”
On the Plains a Hat is more than a Covering
