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CHILD LABOR, 1909. A 6-year-old migrant worker picking berries at a farm in Rock Creek
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CHILD LABOR, 1909. A 6-year-old migrant worker picking berries at a farm in Rock Creek
CHILD LABOR, 1909.
A 6-year-old migrant worker picking berries at a farm in Rock Creek, near Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1909
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1909 Baltimore Berry Child Labor Farm Farmer Farming Field Handkerchief Harvest Headscarf Hine Lewis Maryland Migrant Worker Picker Picking Poor Rock Creek Rural Wickes Working Class
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in America during the early 20th century. Taken in 1909 by Lewis Hine, it depicts a six-year-old migrant worker diligently picking berries at a farm in Rock Creek, near Baltimore, Maryland. The image portrays a young girl wearing a headscarf and handkerchief to protect herself from the elements as she works tirelessly under the scorching sun. Her small frame against the vast field serves as a stark reminder of how children were exploited for cheap labor during this time. Hine's lens not only exposes the physical toll that such work took on these young workers but also sheds light on their impoverished living conditions. The photograph captures an exterior glimpse into rural life, where poverty was prevalent among working-class families struggling to make ends meet. This poignant image is emblematic of Hine's dedication to documenting social injustices through photography. His work played a significant role in raising awareness about child labor and ultimately led to reforms that protected future generations from exploitation. As we reflect upon this historical moment frozen in time, let us remember the resilience of those who fought for better lives for these children and acknowledge that progress has been made since then. However, it also reminds us that there are still battles to be fought today against all forms of child exploitation worldwide.
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