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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. Young worker at the Pelzer Manufacturing Company in Pelzer
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. Young worker at the Pelzer Manufacturing Company in Pelzer
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912.
Young worker at the Pelzer Manufacturing Company in Pelzer, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1912
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Media ID 12318012
1912 Barefoot Child Labor Company Denim Factory Hine Lewis Manufacturing Overalls Poverty South Carolina Wickes Working Class Young Southeast Unidentified
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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 a young worker at the Pelzer Manufacturing Company in Pelzer, South Carolina. The boy, barefoot and wearing denim overalls, stands outside the factory's exterior. The image portrays both innocence and hardship simultaneously. The unidentified young boy's portrait reflects his youthfulness, yet his weary expression hints at the burdens he carries as a member of the working class. Poverty is evident in every crease on his face and every threadbare patch on his clothes. Hine's photography was instrumental in exposing child labor abuses during this era. By capturing these images with empathy and sensitivity, he aimed to raise awareness about the plight of children forced into labor instead of receiving an education or enjoying their childhoods. Looking at this photograph today serves as a reminder of how far society has come since then but also highlights ongoing issues related to child exploitation that persist around the world. It is a testament to Hine's dedication to social justice through artistry that we are able to witness this poignant moment frozen in time - a stark reminder of our collective responsibility to protect children from such injustices.
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