Member of the congregation of Wheeley's church who is called "Queen." She is wearing the old fashioned type of sunbonnet. Her dress and apron were made at home. Near Gordonton, North Carolina after 1939

This black and white photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in the late 1930s, portrays a woman referred to as "Queen" from the congregation of Wheeley's church in Gordonton, North Carolina. Lange, a renowned documentary photographer, is known for her poignant images that capture the struggles and resilience of everyday people. This particular image showcases a woman wearing a homemade dress and apron, with her sunbonnet framing her weathered face, highlighting the rural and self-sufficient lifestyle of the time. The photograph's composition and starkness evoke a sense of quiet dignity, reflecting Lange's ability to connect with her subjects and present them in a respectful and empathetic light.