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HINE: SEAMSTRESS, 1917. 16-year-old Helen Anderson sewing gowns for Madame Robinson in Boston
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HINE: SEAMSTRESS, 1917. 16-year-old Helen Anderson sewing gowns for Madame Robinson in Boston
HINE: SEAMSTRESS, 1917.
16-year-old Helen Anderson sewing gowns for Madame Robinson in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1917
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1917 Anderson Boston Child Labor Gown Helen Hine Lewis Madame Massachusetts Robinson Seamstress Sewing Wickes Working Class
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In this sepia-toned photograph from 1917, we are transported back in time to witness the industriousness of a young seamstress named Helen Anderson. At just 16 years old, she can be seen diligently sewing gowns for Madame Robinson in Boston, Massachusetts. The image was captured by renowned photographer Lewis Wickes Hine, who had an extraordinary ability to document the realities of early American life. With her focused gaze and skilled hands, Helen represents the working class spirit that defined this era. She is surrounded by an intimate interior setting, which serves as a backdrop for her laborious task. The details of the room hint at a modest lifestyle - perhaps belonging to a typical North American household during that period. This photograph not only showcases Helen's talent but also sheds light on the issue of child labor prevalent at the time. It reminds us of the challenges faced by young individuals who were forced into adult responsibilities far too soon. As we admire this remarkable portrait frozen in time, let us reflect upon how much progress has been made since then in terms of protecting children's rights and ensuring their education and well-being above all else. This print serves as both a historical artifact and a reminder of our collective responsibility towards future generations.
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