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A group of young knitters working at the textile machines at the Loudon Hosiery Mill in Loudon, Tennessee. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1910
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A group of young knitters working at the textile machines at the Loudon Hosiery Mill in Loudon, Tennessee. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1910
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
A group of young knitters working at the textile machines at the Loudon Hosiery Mill in Loudon, Tennessee. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1910
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1910 Adolescent Child Labor Cotton Hine Lewis Machinery Mill South East Tennessee Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Young Knitter Loudon
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This photograph captures a poignant moment in history, showcasing a group of young knitters diligently working at the textile machines in the Loudon Hosiery Mill. Taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in December 1910, this image provides a glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor during that era. In this sepia-toned snapshot, we see an array of emotions on the faces of these adolescent workers. A young American girl stands tall amidst the machinery, her presence symbolizing both resilience and vulnerability. The early morning light casts shadows on their determined expressions as they contribute to the bustling cotton industry in Tennessee's Loudon region. Lewis Hine's powerful lens not only documents their physical surroundings but also tells a larger story about social class and economic struggles prevalent in early 20th-century America. These children represent the working-class youth who were forced to sacrifice their childhoods for meager wages within Southern textile mills. As we observe this haunting scene frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come since then. This photograph is part of The Granger Collection from New York, which continues to preserve historical images like these that shed light on our past while urging us to create a better future where every child can enjoy their right to education and play without being subjected to exploitative labor practices.
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