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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1917. Boys linking bedsprings in a mattress factory in Boston, Massachusetts
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1917. Boys linking bedsprings in a mattress factory in Boston, Massachusetts
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1917.
Boys linking bedsprings in a mattress factory in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1917
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1917 Boston Child Child Labor Factory Hine Lewis Massachusetts Mattress Wickes Working Working Class Unidentified
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This haunting photograph captures a grim reality of early 20th-century America. Taken in 1917 by Lewis Wickes Hine, it reveals the harsh conditions faced by child laborers in a mattress factory located in Boston, Massachusetts. The image showcases a group of young boys diligently linking bedsprings, their faces etched with exhaustion and determination. These children, whose identities remain unidentified, were part of the working class that toiled tirelessly to support themselves and their families. Their innocence was stolen as they entered the workforce at an age when they should have been playing or attending school. The sepia-toned print serves as a stark reminder of the exploitation these boys endured within the confines of this North American factory. It is through photographs like these that Hine sought to shed light on child labor practices and advocate for change. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot frozen in time, let us not forget the sacrifices made by generations past to improve our society's standards. This photograph stands as both a testament to resilience and a call for continued progress towards ensuring every child's right to education and protection from exploitative work environments. Granger Art on Demand presents this powerful image as a historical record rather than endorsing any commercial use.
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