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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Group of young textile workers at qutting time in front
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Group of young textile workers at qutting time in front
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
Group of young textile workers at qutting time in front of Clinton Mills in Clinton, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908
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1908 Adolescent Barefoot Child Labor Children Clinton Cotton Factory Hine Knickers Lewis Night Photo Poverty South Carolina Teenager Textile Mill Wickes Young Southeast Turn Of Century
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This poignant photograph captures a group of young textile workers at the end of their grueling day in front of Clinton Mills, South Carolina. Taken by Lewis Hine in December 1908, this image serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by children during the turn of the century. In sepia tones, we see these adolescent boys standing outside the factory building, barefoot and wearing worn-out clothes. Their faces tell stories of hardship and poverty that no child should ever experience. Some wear caps while others don knickers, symbols of their youth being stripped away too soon. The night has fallen upon them, casting shadows on their tired expressions. These young workers have spent countless hours toiling away in cotton mills instead of enjoying carefree childhoods like their peers. They stand together as a united front against adversity, representing thousands more who were trapped in similar circumstances across America. Lewis Hine's powerful portrait serves as an urgent call for change and social reform. It exposes child labor for what it truly is – a tragic exploitation that robs children of their innocence and potential. As we gaze upon this print from The Granger Collection, let us remember those brave souls who fought tirelessly to eradicate child labor and ensure a brighter future for generations to come. May this image serve as a constant reminder that every child deserves education, protection, and above all else - the chance to simply be children.
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