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HINE: COTTON MILL, 1909. Pregnant woman and girl working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta

HINE: COTTON MILL, 1909. Pregnant woman and girl working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta


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HINE: COTTON MILL, 1909. Pregnant woman and girl working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta

HINE: COTTON MILL, 1909.
Pregnant woman and girl working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1909

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1909 Augusta Cotton Factory Georgia Globe Hine Industry Lewis Machinery Mill Poor Pregnant Textile Textile Mill Working Working Class Southeast


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This powerful photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in 1909, captures the harsh reality of working conditions for women and children in the textile industry during the early 20th century. The image features a pregnant woman and a young girl toiling away at the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. In sepia tones that evoke a sense of nostalgia, Hine's lens reveals an interior filled with machinery and bustling activity. The pregnant woman stands stoically at her station, her swollen belly evidence of the challenges faced by expectant mothers who were forced to work long hours in dangerous environments. Beside her, a young girl - perhaps no older than twelve - operates another machine with determination beyond her years. This haunting photograph serves as a stark reminder of the struggles endured by those trapped within this era's working class. It sheds light on their poverty-stricken lives and exposes the exploitation prevalent within America's industrial landscape. Preserved by the Library of Congress, this print from Granger Art on Demand is not just an artifact; it is a testament to human resilience amidst adversity. It prompts us to reflect upon our past while urging us to strive for fairer labor practices today.

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