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KENTUCKY: TOBACCO FARM. Stripping tobacco on a family farm near Bowling Green, Kentucky
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KENTUCKY: TOBACCO FARM. Stripping tobacco on a family farm near Bowling Green, Kentucky
KENTUCKY: TOBACCO FARM.
Stripping tobacco on a family farm near Bowling Green, Kentucky. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 10 November 1916
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1916 Barefoot Child Labor Children Farm Farmer Farming Hine Kentucky Lewis November Photo Plant Poor Stripping Tobacco Wickes Working Class Southeast
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This photograph captures a poignant moment on a tobacco farm near Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1916. The image, taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine, showcases the harsh reality of child labor during this era. In the foreground stands a barefoot boy, his small frame stooped over as he diligently strips tobacco leaves from their stalks. Beside him is a young girl, equally engaged in the laborious task. Their faces bear traces of weariness and determination beyond their years. The sepia tones add depth to the scene, emphasizing the poverty-stricken conditions that these children endured. The rustic exterior of the farm serves as a backdrop for this snapshot of early American farming life. Hine's lens not only captured an everyday scene but also shed light on the struggles faced by working-class families in rural America at that time. This photograph reminds us of the hardships endured by those who toiled tirelessly to make ends meet. As we gaze upon this powerful image, let us reflect on how far we have come since then and be grateful for progress made towards fair labor practices and improved living conditions for all.
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