Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mrs. Mary Machado, her daughter Mrs. Isabell Lopez, her daughter Irene, an infant great-grandchild Dorothy, Jr. and her mother Dorothy, Sr., and a grandson Francis, the son of Irene after 1943

Gordon Parks' "Gloucester, Massachusetts" is a poignant black and white photograph capturing a moment in the lives of three generations of women in 1943. Parks was known for his work capturing the everyday experiences of Black people in the United States, particularly their struggles with poverty and social injustice. The photo features a family posed in a seemingly intimate setting, yet the women's expressions and posture suggest a complex narrative, likely reflecting the realities of their lives during the era.