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CHILD LABOR, 1908. Sadie Pfeifer, 48 inches tall, age not known
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CHILD LABOR, 1908. Sadie Pfeifer, 48 inches tall, age not known
CHILD LABOR, 1908.
Sadie Pfeifer, 48 inches tall, age not known. She is one of many children at work in the Lancaster Cotton Mills. Oil over a photograph, November 1908, by Lewis W. Hine
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Media ID 13134075
1908 Child Labor Cotton Factory Hine Labor Lancaster Lewis Machinery Manufacture November Poor Spinner Textile Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Sadie
CHILD LABOR, 1908 - A Heartbreaking Glimpse into Sadie Pfeifer's World
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant print captures the harsh reality of child labor in America during the early 20th century. Meet Sadie Pfeifer, a young girl whose age remains unknown but stands at a mere 48 inches tall. In this haunting image taken by Lewis W. Hine in November 1908, we witness Sadie amidst the oppressive environment of Lancaster Cotton Mills. The oil overlay on this photograph adds depth to an already powerful depiction of industrialization's impact on innocent lives. As part of a vast workforce consisting mainly of women and children, Sadie finds herself trapped within the confines of this textile mill. Her delicate frame belies her strength as she operates machinery far beyond her years. The spinning equipment surrounding her serves as a stark reminder that childhood has been stolen from these young souls for economic gain. In this turn-of-the-century scene, we glimpse not only the physical toll exacted upon these workers but also their emotional burden. Their impoverished circumstances are etched onto their faces, revealing stories untold and dreams deferred. Let us remember Sadie Pfeifer and countless others like her who endured unimaginable hardships while toiling away in factories across America. May this photograph serve as a testament to our collective responsibility to protect and nurture future generations – ensuring they never experience such exploitation again.
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