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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A young spinner working in Vivian Cotton Mills in Cherryville
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A young spinner working in Vivian Cotton Mills in Cherryville
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
A young spinner working in Vivian Cotton Mills in Cherryville, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908
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Media ID 12318347
1908 Adolescent Child Child Labor Cotton Factory Hine Industry Lewis Machinery North Carolina Spinner Spool Sweatshop Textile Textile Mill Thread Wickes Working Class Young Southeast
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in November 1908, it depicts a young spinner diligently working amidst the machinery at Vivian Cotton Mills in Cherryville, North Carolina. The solemn expression on the girl's face reflects the weight of her responsibilities at such a tender age. She is surrounded by spools of thread and intricate machinery, symbols of an industry that exploited children for their cheap labor. The sepia tones add to the vintage feel of this haunting image, transporting us back to a time when child labor was tragically commonplace. Hine's photographs played a crucial role in exposing these injustices and advocating for change. Through his lens, he captured the innocence lost and shed light on the plight of young workers trapped in sweatshops like this one. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we are reminded of how far society has come since then. It serves as a reminder to cherish our progress towards protecting children's rights and ensuring their access to education rather than exploitation. This print from Granger Art on Demand serves as both a historical artifact and a call to action against child labor worldwide. Let it be an enduring symbol that reminds us never to forget those who suffered so greatly during this dark chapter in our industrial history.
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