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HINE: EMBOSSING SHOP, 1917. A 15-year-old girl cutting dies in Harry C. Taylors embossing shop
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HINE: EMBOSSING SHOP, 1917. A 15-year-old girl cutting dies in Harry C. Taylors embossing shop
HINE: EMBOSSING SHOP, 1917.
A 15-year-old girl cutting dies in Harry C. Taylors embossing shop, 61 Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, January 1917
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1917 Boston Child Labor Embossing Envelope Fred Harry Hine January Lewis Massachusetts Shop Taylor Wickes Working Working Class Unidentified
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This photograph captures a poignant moment in history, revealing the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in January 1917, the image showcases a 15-year-old girl diligently cutting dies at Harry C. Taylor's embossing shop on Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The sepia-toned print transports us back to an era when young children were forced into grueling work environments instead of enjoying their youth. The somber expression on the unidentified girl's face speaks volumes about the hardships she endured as part of the working class. In this intimate portrait, we witness her focused concentration as she meticulously cuts dies for envelopes. The interior of the shop is dimly lit, emphasizing both her isolation and resilience amidst a world dominated by adults. Hine's powerful photography played a crucial role in exposing child labor abuses and advocating for change during this time period. This particular image serves as a reminder that progress has been made since then but also highlights how far society still had to go. As we reflect upon this photograph from Granger Art on Demand, let it serve as a testament to those who fought tirelessly for workers' rights and remind us of our responsibility to protect future generations from such exploitation.
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