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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Young workers with women sorting peas at the table in
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
Young workers with women sorting peas at the table in Ross Cannery in Seaford, Delaware. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1910
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1910 Adolescent Cannery Canning Child Child Labor Delaware Factory Hine Industry Lewis Poverty Ross Sorting Table Wickes Working Class Young
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This powerful photograph captures a haunting glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in June 1910, the image showcases young workers alongside women sorting peas at a table inside the Ross Cannery in Seaford, Delaware. The sepia-toned print transports us back to a time when children as young as these adolescents were forced into grueling work within factories like this one. Their faces reveal both innocence and weariness, reflecting the toll that such labor took on their young bodies and spirits. In this scene, we witness the convergence of poverty and industry, where children from working-class families were thrust into an adult world far too soon. The girls and boys diligently sort through piles of peas while surrounded by women who themselves are trapped in this cycle of exploitation. Hine's photograph serves as a stark reminder of our collective past, shedding light on an era when child labor was rampant across North America. It compels us to reflect on how far we have come since then but also reminds us that there is still work to be done to protect vulnerable youth around the world today. As we gaze upon this poignant image captured over a century ago, let it serve as a call for continued progress towards ensuring every child's right to education, safety, and freedom from exploitative labor practices.
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