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CHILD LABOR, 1910. A ten year old berry picker, Rose Biodo, carries two pecks at
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CHILD LABOR, 1910. A ten year old berry picker, Rose Biodo, carries two pecks at
CHILD LABOR, 1910.
A ten year old berry picker, Rose Biodo, carries two pecks at a time in Brown Mills, New Jersey. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 28 September 1910
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1910 Barefoot Basket Berry Child Labor Farm Farmer Farming Field Harvest Hine Lewis Migrant Worker New Jersey Northeast Picker Poor Rose Rural Sand September Wickes Working Class Young
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Captured in the heart-wrenching reality of child labor, this poignant photograph from 1910 transports us to a time when innocence was stolen and childhood dreams were replaced with back-breaking work. Meet Rose Biodo, a ten-year-old berry picker who carries two pecks at a time through the fields of Brown Mills, New Jersey. In this snapshot frozen in time by Lewis Hine, we witness the harsh conditions faced by young workers during America's early industrial era. With bare feet firmly planted on the sandy ground and a worn-out basket slung over her shoulder, Rose epitomizes resilience beyond her tender age. Her portrait reflects both determination and weariness as she navigates life as an exploited migrant worker. This image serves as a stark reminder of the struggles endured by those trapped in poverty-stricken rural communities. The turn of the century brought forth great progress for some but left countless others behind. It is within these forgotten corners that children like Rose found themselves thrust into adulthood prematurely, their small hands forced to bear burdens meant for grown men. As we gaze upon this historic artifact, let it be an enduring call to action against injustice and exploitation. May it inspire us to fight for better opportunities and protect our most vulnerable members of society – our children.
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