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WACO: MESSENGER, 1913. A fifteen-year old messenger boy working for Mackay Telegraph Company in Waco, Texas. Photograph by Lewis Hine, September 1913
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WACO: MESSENGER, 1913. A fifteen-year old messenger boy working for Mackay Telegraph Company in Waco, Texas. Photograph by Lewis Hine, September 1913
WACO: MESSENGER, 1913.
A fifteen-year old messenger boy working for Mackay Telegraph Company in Waco, Texas. Photograph by Lewis Hine, September 1913
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1913 Alley Bare Foot Bicycle Child Child Labor Commerce Communication Hine Knicker Knickers Lewis Messenger Outdoor Pipe Smoking South West Tee Nager Telegraph Texas Vendor Waco Wickes Young Mackay
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This print titled "WACO: MESSENGER, 1913" takes us back in time to a bustling street in Waco, Texas. The image showcases a young fifteen-year-old messenger boy working for the Mackay Telegraph Company. Standing confidently with his bicycle by his side, he wears a cap and knickerbockers - typical attire of the era. Photographed by Lewis Hine in September 1913, this snapshot captures the spirit of early American commerce and communication. The sepia tones add an air of nostalgia as we observe this industrious teenager fulfilling his duties as a messenger. The scene is filled with intriguing details - from the barefoot vendor nearby to the smoke rising from the boy's pipe. It serves as a reminder of both innocence and responsibility that children like him had to shoulder during that time period. Hine's lens transports us to an alleyway where this young worker stands proudly amidst Southwestern charm. His presence symbolizes not only child labor but also resilience and determination in pursuing opportunities at such tender ages. As we reflect on this photograph, it reminds us of how far we have come since then in terms of labor laws and protecting our youth. This powerful image immortalizes an important chapter in history while reminding us to cherish progress made towards ensuring better lives for future generations.
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