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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1923. A 13-year-old girl embroidering a dress by hand in Newark, New Jersey
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1923. A 13-year-old girl embroidering a dress by hand in Newark, New Jersey
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1923.
A 13-year-old girl embroidering a dress by hand in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1923
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1923 Anonymous Busy Child Child Labor Dress Embroidery Hine Home Industry Lewis New Jersey Newark Poor Sewing Teenager Wickes Working Class
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This powerful photograph captured by Lewis Wickes Hine in 1923 depicts the harsh reality of child labor in America. In Newark, New Jersey, a 13-year-old girl is seen diligently embroidering a dress by hand within the confines of her home. The sepia-toned image evokes a sense of nostalgia and highlights the early struggles faced by children during this era. The young girl's focused expression reveals her determination to contribute to her family's income despite being burdened with such responsibility at such a tender age. This snapshot offers an intimate glimpse into the working class homes where children were often forced into labor due to poverty and lack of opportunities. Hine's photography played a crucial role in exposing these injustices and advocating for social reform. By capturing images like this one, he shed light on the exploitation endured by countless children across America. As we reflect upon this haunting image, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come in protecting the rights and well-being of our youth. It also reminds us that there is still work to be done to ensure that every child has access to education and safe environments free from exploitation. Granger Art on Demand presents this print as both an artistic representation and historical documentation, allowing us to confront our past while striving for a better future.
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