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EMBROIDERY CLASS, 1909. Working girls learning embroidery in a free evening class

EMBROIDERY CLASS, 1909. Working girls learning embroidery in a free evening class


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EMBROIDERY CLASS, 1909. Working girls learning embroidery in a free evening class

EMBROIDERY CLASS, 1909.
Working girls learning embroidery in a free evening class at a vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

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1909 Academic Adolescent Boston Child Classroom Desk Education Embroiderer Embroidery Hine Intelligence Lesson Lewis Literacy Massachusetts October Poor Pupil Responsibility School Schoolgirl Sewing Teaching Training Vocational Wickes Working Class Young Math Turn Of Century


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EMBROIDERY CLASS, 1909 - A Glimpse into the Empowerment of Working Girls in Boston

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. This photograph captures a moment frozen in time - an embroidery class filled with young working girls at a vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts. Taken by Lewis Hine in October 1909, this image showcases the determination and resilience of these adolescent women seeking to enhance their skills and broaden their horizons. In this sepia-toned snapshot, we see rows of attentive pupils sitting at wooden desks adorned with sewing materials. Each girl wears a hat that adds a touch of elegance to their humble surroundings. With focused expressions on their faces, they diligently engage in learning the art of embroidery under the guidance of their instructor. This photograph not only highlights the importance of education during the turn-of-the-century but also sheds light on how vocational training provided opportunities for young women from working-class backgrounds to gain valuable skills. These classes offered them a chance to develop proficiency in various subjects such as math, literacy, and sewing – equipping them with tools necessary for self-sufficiency. Lewis Hine's lens captures more than just an embroidery lesson; it encapsulates hope and progress amidst challenging circumstances. It serves as a testament to the intelligence and responsibility demonstrated by these determined students who were eager to break free from societal constraints imposed upon them due to poverty or gender. Through this powerful visual narrative captured over a century ago, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit that drives

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