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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A group of textile mill workers at the Cherryville Mfg
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A group of textile mill workers at the Cherryville Mfg
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
A group of textile mill workers at the Cherryville Mfg. Co in Cherryville, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908
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1908 Adolescent Child Child Labor Cotton Factory Hine Industry Knickers Lewis North Carolina Teenager Textile Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Young Southeast
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HINE - CHILD LABOR, 1908. A Glimpse into the Lives of Textile Mill Workers
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. This poignant photograph captures a group of young textile mill workers at the Cherryville Mfg. Co in Cherryville, North Carolina, back in November 1908. Taken by Lewis Hine, this image offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities faced by children during the turn of the century. In this sepia-toned portrait, we see adolescents and teenagers dressed in worn-out clothing as they stand outside their workplace - an imposing factory building serving as a backdrop. The solemn expressions on their faces reveal both resilience and weariness beyond their tender years. These youngsters were part of America's working class; toiling tirelessly amidst cotton machinery that dominated their lives. Their knickers and simple attire symbolize innocence lost too soon to laborious responsibilities. Hine's powerful lens sheds light on child labor practices prevalent at that time - an issue he passionately campaigned against through his photography. By capturing these young workers' stories with empathy and compassion, Hine aimed to raise awareness about the exploitation they endured within Southeastern textile mills. As we reflect upon this haunting image today, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come in protecting our youth from such hardships. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to honor those who fought for change while acknowledging that progress is an ongoing journey towards securing brighter futures for all children worldwide.
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