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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. Young textile mill workers at the Pelzer Manufacturing Company in Pelzer
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. Young textile mill workers at the Pelzer Manufacturing Company in Pelzer
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912.
Young textile mill workers at the Pelzer Manufacturing Company in Pelzer, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1912
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1912 Adolescent Barefoot Bonnet Child Labor Company Dress Factory Hine Lewis Manufacturing Mill Poverty South Carolina Supervisor Teenager Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Young 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 May 1912, it depicts young textile mill workers at the Pelzer Manufacturing Company in Pelzer, South Carolina. The sepia-toned image showcases a group of adolescents standing barefoot and wearing worn-out clothing, highlighting their impoverished circumstances. In the foreground, a young girl dressed in a simple dress and bonnet gazes directly into the camera with an expression that reflects both innocence and weariness beyond her years. Beside her stands a boy wearing a cap, his face revealing determination despite his tender age. These children are surrounded by other workers of various ages, emphasizing the prevalence of child labor during this era. The presence of a supervisor or factory worker suggests strict oversight and control over these young employees. Their stoic expressions hint at the difficult conditions they endured within this manufacturing company. Lewis Hine's photographs played an instrumental role in exposing child labor abuses across America during this time period. Through his lens, he shed light on the plight of working-class children who were denied their right to education and subjected to exploitation for economic gain. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to protect vulnerable members of society from such injustices - ensuring that no child is robbed of their childhood or forced into adult responsibilities before their time.
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