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SEWING CLASS, 1909. Working girls learning sewing at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston
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SEWING CLASS, 1909. Working girls learning sewing at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston
SEWING CLASS, 1909.
Working girls learning sewing at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909
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1909 Adolescent Boston Child Classroom Desk Education Hine 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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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time - a sewing class in 1909 at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston, Massachusetts. The image showcases young working girls diligently learning the art of sewing, highlighting their determination and eagerness to acquire new skills. The classroom is filled with rows of wooden desks, each occupied by an adolescent girl wearing hats that were fashionable during that era. Lewis Hine, the talented photographer behind this snapshot, skillfully captures the serious expressions on their faces as they focus intently on their work. In an era when education was not easily accessible for all, this vocational school provided opportunities for young women from poor backgrounds to gain practical skills that would enable them to support themselves financially. Through this photograph, we catch a glimpse of these students taking responsibility for their own futures. Lewis Hine's lens also reveals the interior of the classroom; its simple yet functional design reflects the turn-of-the-century educational environment. This image serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of gender equality and access to education. As we admire this sepia-toned print from Granger Art on Demand, let us appreciate the dedication and resilience displayed by these young women who defied societal expectations and pursued knowledge and self-sufficiency through vocational training at a time when opportunities were limited for working-class individuals.
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