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RURAL SCHOOL GIRL, 1921. A country school girl walking barefoot to the Buckeye School
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RURAL SCHOOL GIRL, 1921. A country school girl walking barefoot to the Buckeye School
RURAL SCHOOL GIRL, 1921.
A country school girl walking barefoot to the Buckeye School, Marlington, West Virginia. Photographed in October 1921 by Lewis Hine
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1921 Barefoot Coat Hine Lewis October Pail Poverty Rural School Walking West Virginia Wickes Buckeye Southeast Unidentified
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This photograph, titled "RURAL SCHOOL GIRL, 1921" captures a poignant moment in the life of a young country school girl. The image transports us back to October 1921 in Marlington, West Virginia, where Lewis Hine skillfully documented the realities of rural poverty. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a young girl walking barefoot along the path that leads her to Buckeye School. Her face is hidden beneath a wide-brimmed hat and she wears an oversized coat that seems too heavy for her delicate frame. In one hand, she carries a pail - perhaps filled with water or lunch for the day ahead. The sepia-toned print evokes nostalgia and emphasizes the early 20th-century setting. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by children growing up in impoverished rural areas during this era. Despite her circumstances, there is resilience evident in her determined stride. This unidentified schoolgirl represents countless others who walked similar paths on their journey towards education despite limited resources. Lewis Hine's powerful photography continues to serve as an important historical record today. Through his lens, he shed light on social issues often overlooked by society at large. This particular image invites us to reflect upon both the hardships endured by those living in poverty-stricken regions and the unwavering spirit of individuals striving for knowledge against all odds.
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