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Elsie and Sadie working at Yazoo City Yarn Mills, Mississippi said they were 13 years old
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Elsie and Sadie working at Yazoo City Yarn Mills, Mississippi said they were 13 years old
XOS1273745 Elsie and Sadie working at Yazoo City Yarn Mills, Mississippi said they were 13 years old, 1911 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who documented from 1908-1912 the working conditions and exploitation of children in all types of industries. ); American, out of copyright
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Elsie and Sadie, two young girls with solemn expressions, are seen diligently working at Yazoo City Yarn Mills in Mississippi. Despite their tender age, they claim to be only 13 years old. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, this image is part of his extensive documentation from 1908-1912 that exposed the exploitation and working conditions endured by children across various industries. In this particular scene, Elsie and Sadie find themselves immersed in a world dominated by cotton textiles. Surrounded by machinery much larger than them, these brave girls contribute to the industrial process while standing barefoot on the factory floor. Their presence serves as a stark reminder of the poverty that plagued many families during this era. These innocent faces represent countless other children who were forced into labor due to economic hardships. Hine's work aimed to shed light on such injustices and advocate for reform. Through his photographs like this one, he sought to bring about change and improve the lives of these vulnerable youngsters trapped within oppressive circumstances. Today, we look back at images like these with both sadness and gratitude for how far society has progressed in protecting our youth from such exploitative practices.
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