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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A young sweeper and doffers with a supervisor in the Lancaster
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A young sweeper and doffers with a supervisor in the Lancaster
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
A young sweeper and doffers with a supervisor in the Lancaster Cotton Mills, one of the worst places found for child labor in Lancaster, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908
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1908 Adolescent Broom Child Child Labor Cotton Crate Doffer Factory Hine Industry Lancaster Lewis Machine South Carolina Spinner Spinning Spool Supervisor Sweeping Textile Mill Thread Wickes Young Southeast Turn Of Century
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HINE - CHILD LABOR, 1908. A Glimpse into the Harsh Reality of Child Labor in Lancaster Cotton Mills
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. This poignant photograph captures a haunting scene from the turn of the century, revealing the grim conditions faced by young workers in Lancaster, South Carolina. The image showcases a group of children toiling away under the watchful eye of their supervisor within the oppressive walls of one of Lancaster's notorious cotton mills. In this snapshot frozen in time, an adolescent boy stands prominently at the forefront with a broom in hand, symbolizing his role as a sweeper amidst spinning machines and spools. His youthful face bears traces of weariness beyond his years, reflecting both physical exhaustion and lost innocence. Surrounding him are other child laborers known as doffers – responsible for removing full bobbins from textile machinery. The sepia-toned hues lend an air of nostalgia to this distressing tableau while simultaneously emphasizing its historical significance. Photographer Lewis Hine masterfully captured not only their plight but also shed light on industrial exploitation during that era. This powerful visual document serves as a reminder that behind every thread woven into our history lies countless untold stories of sacrifice and suffering endured by these young souls who were robbed off their childhoods. It is through such images that we are compelled to confront our past injustices and strive towards building a better future for generations to come. (Photo: Lewis Hine / Granger Art on Demand)
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