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HINE: FLOWER FACTORY, 1917. A 15-year-old boy sorting cycas leaves at the Boston
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HINE: FLOWER FACTORY, 1917. A 15-year-old boy sorting cycas leaves at the Boston
HINE: FLOWER FACTORY, 1917.
A 15-year-old boy sorting cycas leaves at the Boston Floral Supply Company in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, January 1917
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1917 Boston Child Labor Factory Flower Hine January Leaf Lewis Margaret Massachusetts Teenager Wickes Working Working Class Cycas
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This photograph, titled "HINE: FLOWER FACTORY, 1917" takes us back in time to the early 20th century. The image captures a poignant moment at the Boston Floral Supply Company in Massachusetts. In this bustling flower factory, we see a determined 15-year-old boy diligently sorting cycas leaves. The sepia-toned portrait by Lewis Wickes Hine showcases the stark reality of child labor during that era. It serves as a powerful reminder of the working class struggles faced by young individuals like this teenager from North America's industrial heartland. Despite his tender age, this boy is already immersed in the world of work, contributing to his family's income and perhaps sacrificing his education or leisure time. His serious expression reflects both concentration and responsibility beyond his years. Through Hine's lens, we witness not only an individual but also a snapshot of history—a testament to the challenges faced by countless children who were forced into labor at such an early age. As we gaze upon this evocative print from Granger Art on Demand, let it serve as a reminder of how far society has come in protecting the rights and well-being of our youth. May it inspire us to continue striving for progress and ensuring that every child has access to education, opportunity, and above all else—the chance for childhood itself.
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