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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A young shrimp-picker and oyster shucker in Biloxi, Mississippi
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A young shrimp-picker and oyster shucker in Biloxi, Mississippi
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911.
A young shrimp-picker and oyster shucker in Biloxi, Mississippi. Behind him is a mountain of oyster shells. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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Media ID 12317990
1911 Adolescent Apron Barefoot Bucket Child Child Labor February Hill Hine Lewis Marine Mississippi Oyster Picker Poverty Shell Shrimp Shucker Wickes Working Class Young Biloxi Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in February 1911, it showcases a young shrimp-picker and oyster shucker in Biloxi, Mississippi. The boy stands barefoot, wearing an apron and hat as he poses against a towering mountain of discarded oyster shells. In this poignant image, we witness the innocence lost to poverty and exploitation. The sepia tones add depth to the portrait, emphasizing the hardships faced by children like him during that time. Despite his tender age, this adolescent is forced into grueling work to support himself or his family. The backdrop of Biloxi's marine landscape serves as a reminder of how deeply intertwined these young workers were with their environment. Their labor fueled the booming seafood industry of the South East but came at great personal cost. Lewis Hine's photographs played a crucial role in exposing child labor abuses across America during this era. Through his lens, he shed light on societal issues that demanded attention and reform. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, let us remember those who fought for better working conditions for children like him – individuals who paved the way for progress towards fairer treatment and protection for future generations.
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