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SWEATSHOPS, 1912. A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
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SWEATSHOPS, 1912. A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
SWEATSHOPS, 1912.
A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
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1910 1912 Domestic Dress Employee Employment Garment Hine Lewis Maker Making Manhattan Manufacture Poor Sewing Sewing Machine Sweatshop Tailor Textile Wickes Working Class
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of sweatshops in early 20th century New York City. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in 1912, it provides a glimpse into the lives of garment workers who toiled away in cramped and unsanitary conditions. The image showcases an interior view of a sweatshop, where men are hunched over sewing machines, diligently working on garments. The room is dimly lit, emphasizing the gloomy atmosphere that these workers endured day after day. Their faces show signs of exhaustion and hardship as they labor to make ends meet. Hine's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the exploitation faced by many working-class individuals during this era. Sweatshops were notorious for their low wages, long hours, and lack of safety regulations. This image sheds light on the realities faced by those employed in such establishments. As we reflect on this photograph from over a century ago, it prompts us to consider how far we have come in terms of worker rights and labor laws. It also serves as a call to action to continue advocating for fair treatment and improved working conditions for all employees today. Through his lens, Hine captured not only the physical environment but also conveyed the emotional toll that sweatshop work took on its workers. This print stands as both a historical document and a testament to human resilience amidst adversity.
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