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HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. Boys and girls working on garment tags on the steps

HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. Boys and girls working on garment tags on the steps


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HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. Boys and girls working on garment tags on the steps

HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912.
Boys and girls working on garment tags on the steps of a tenement home in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, August 1912

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1912 Anonymous August Barefoot Busy Child Child Labor Hine Home Home Industry Lewis Massachusetts Poor Roxbury Sewing Sitting Stoop Teenager Tenement Waving Wickes Working Working Class


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This powerful photograph captures a glimpse into the harsh realities of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in August 1912, it portrays boys and girls diligently working on garment tags while sitting on the steps of a tenement home in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The image showcases the resilience and determination of these young workers as they engage in their daily tasks. Despite their tender age, they are already contributing to their family's income, highlighting the economic struggles faced by many working-class families during this time. The sepia-toned print evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era long gone but serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by children who were forced into labor at such an early age. The barefoot boy and girl captured here symbolize innocence lost amidst poverty and societal neglect. Lewis Wickes Hine was renowned for his documentation of child labor across America, using photography as a tool to expose social injustices and advocate for change. His work played a crucial role in raising awareness about the exploitation faced by countless children during this period. This photograph from Granger Art on Demand is not only an artistic masterpiece but also serves as an important historical artifact that sheds light on the plight of young workers striving to survive under challenging circumstances.

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