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HINE: TOBACCO FARM, 1917. Ten-year-old tobacco picker on Gildersleeve Tobacco Farm
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HINE: TOBACCO FARM, 1917. Ten-year-old tobacco picker on Gildersleeve Tobacco Farm
HINE: TOBACCO FARM, 1917.
Ten-year-old tobacco picker on Gildersleeve Tobacco Farm during harvest in Gildersleeve, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1917
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1917 Adolescent August Child Labor Connecticut Farm Farming Harvest Hine Leaf Lewis Migrant Worker Picker Plant Poor Tobacco Wickes Working Class Young Gildersleeve
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in August 1917, it depicts a ten-year-old tobacco picker on Gildersleeve Tobacco Farm during harvest season in Gildersleeve, Connecticut. The sepia-toned print showcases the young boy seated among the tobacco plants, his face etched with weariness beyond his years. Hine's lens exposes the plight of this adolescent worker, highlighting the exploitation and poverty that plagued many working-class families at that time. With stooped shoulders and dirt-streaked hands, he represents countless children who were forced to sacrifice their education and childhood for meager wages. The image serves as a stark reminder of an era when migrant workers like him labored under grueling conditions to sustain themselves and their families. It also sheds light on the dark side of farming practices prevalent during this period. Displayed by Granger Art on Demand, this photograph is not just a historical artifact but a testament to resilience amidst adversity. It urges us to reflect upon our progress in eradicating child labor and reminds us of our responsibility towards ensuring every child's right to education and protection from exploitation. As we gaze into those tired eyes frozen in time, may we be moved to advocate for justice and equality so that no more children are robbed of their innocence through such arduous work.
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