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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A ten-year old oyster shucker at the Maggioni Canning Co
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A ten-year old oyster shucker at the Maggioni Canning Co
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911.
A ten-year old oyster shucker at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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1911 Adolescent Bucket Cannery Canning Child Child Labor Marine Oyster Picker Port Royal Poverty Shell Shucker South Carolina Young Southeast Unidentified
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This poignant photograph, captured by Lewis Hine in February 1911, transports us back to a time when child labor was all too common. The image showcases a ten-year-old boy standing inside the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Dressed in tattered clothing and wearing a worn-out hat, he is diligently shucking oysters with his small hands. The sepia-toned print highlights the stark reality of poverty that plagued many American families during this era. The young boy's solemn expression speaks volumes about the hardships he must endure at such a tender age. His work as an oyster shucker not only robs him of his childhood but also exposes him to hazardous conditions within the cannery. Lewis Hine's photography played a crucial role in exposing child labor practices across America during this period. Through his lens, he shed light on the exploitation faced by countless children who were forced into grueling jobs instead of receiving an education or enjoying their youth. As we gaze upon this powerful image, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come in protecting the rights and well-being of children. It prompts us to reflect on our responsibility to ensure that every child today has access to education, safety, and opportunities for growth rather than being subjected to exploitative labor practices like those depicted here.
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