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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. A young girl carrying a sack of hose supporters home in Worcester
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. A young girl carrying a sack of hose supporters home in Worcester
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912.
A young girl carrying a sack of hose supporters home in Worcester, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, November 1912
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1912 Anonymous Carrying Child Child Labor Hine Home Industry Lewis Massachusetts November Poor Sack Wickes Worcester Working Class Young
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In this poignant photograph captured by Lewis Wickes Hine in November 1912, we are given a glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. The image showcases a young girl carrying a heavy sack of hose supporters on her way home in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her small frame and worn-out expression tell a story of struggle and hardship that was all too common for children from working-class families during this time. The sepia-toned print adds to the sense of nostalgia and serves as a reminder of the challenging conditions these young workers faced daily. The girl's tattered hat symbolizes her impoverished background, while her determined posture reflects resilience beyond her years. Hine's powerful photography played an instrumental role in exposing child labor practices and advocating for change. By capturing these images, he shed light on the exploitation endured by countless children across America's industrialized cities. This particular photograph is part of Granger Art on Demand's collection, allowing us to reflect upon our history and appreciate how far we have come in protecting the rights and well-being of children today. It serves as both a historical document and a call to action against any form of exploitative labor that still persists worldwide.
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