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HINE: PEDDLERS, 1909. Boys peddling notions on the street in Boston, Massachusetts
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HINE: PEDDLERS, 1909. Boys peddling notions on the street in Boston, Massachusetts
HINE: PEDDLERS, 1909.
Boys peddling notions on the street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1909
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1909 Boston Child Labor Hine Lewis Massachusetts Neighborhood Peddler Street Scene Vendor Wickes Working Class Notions
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This photograph, titled "HINE: PEDDLERS, 1909" offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of young boys peddling notions on the streets of Boston, Massachusetts. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in 1909, this sepia-toned image transports us to a different era - the turn of the century. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness these industrious boys navigating their way through an early morning street scene. Their faces reflect determination and resilience as they navigate their working-class neighborhood in North Boston. The worn-out buildings and bustling atmosphere serve as a backdrop for their daily struggle to make ends meet. Child labor was prevalent during this period, and Hine's photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by children who were forced into work at such tender ages. These young peddlers embody both innocence and responsibility simultaneously - carrying baskets filled with notions while still retaining traces of childhood naivety. Through Hine's lens, we are transported back to an era when street vendors played an integral role in urban life. This print captures not only a historical moment but also evokes emotions that transcend time – empathy for those who had no choice but to work at such young ages. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Granger Art on Demand collection, let us remember the hardships endured by these boys and appreciate how far society has come since then.
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