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BOSTON: NEWSBOYS, 1909. Boys seated at tables playing games in the Newsboys Reading Room
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BOSTON: NEWSBOYS, 1909. Boys seated at tables playing games in the Newsboys Reading Room
BOSTON: NEWSBOYS, 1909.
Boys seated at tables playing games in the Newsboys Reading Room, Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909
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1909 Boardgame Boston Child Labor Children Entertainment Hine Lewis Massachusetts Newsboy Playing Recreation Room Table Vendor Wickes Working Class Young Turn Of Century
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This photograph, titled "BOSTON: NEWSBOYS, 1909" captures a heartwarming scene of young boys engrossed in games at the Newsboys Reading Room in Boston, Massachusetts. Taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in October 1909, this image offers a glimpse into the lives of these working-class children during the turn of the century. Seated around tables adorned with board games and cards, these boys find solace and entertainment within this humble space. Their youthful faces radiate joy as they immerse themselves in playful competition and camaraderie. The sepia tones add a nostalgic touch to this snapshot from early 20th-century America. In an era marked by child labor and societal challenges faced by working-class families, this photograph serves as a testament to the importance of recreation and leisure for young minds. The Newsboys Reading Room provided a haven where these boys could momentarily escape their daily responsibilities as news vendors on North Street. Lewis Hine's lens not only captured their innocence but also shed light on the resilience and determination that characterized many children living in similar circumstances across the country. This print is not just an artistic masterpiece; it stands as a historical document that reminds us of both our progress and our duty to protect childhoods everywhere.
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