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HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1912. 11-year-old Eldridge Bernard and 6-year-old Buster Smith
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HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1912. 11-year-old Eldridge Bernard and 6-year-old Buster Smith
HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1912.
11-year-old Eldridge Bernard and 6-year-old Buster Smith, newsboys in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1912
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1912 Adolescent Bernard Black Buster Child Labor Commerce December Hine Knicker Lewis New Jersey Newark Newsboy Newspaper Paper Poor Smith Street Scene Vendor Wickes Working Class Young Eldridge
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This photograph, titled "HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1912" captures the essence of early 20th-century American life through the lens of Lewis Hine. The image features two young newsboys, Eldridge Bernard and Buster Smith, standing on a bustling street in Newark, New Jersey. In this poignant snapshot frozen in time from December 1912, we witness the daily struggles faced by these boys who were forced into child labor to support themselves and their families. Despite their tender ages - Eldridge being just eleven years old and Buster a mere six - they exude an air of resilience beyond their years. Dressed in knickers with caps perched atop their heads, these African American youngsters stand tall amidst a backdrop of poverty and commerce. Their sepia-toned portrait serves as a powerful reminder of the working-class realities that shaped America's history. As newsboys hawking newspapers to passersby on the North Street corner, Eldridge and Buster become emblematic figures representing countless children who were thrust into adulthood prematurely due to economic hardships. Their presence evokes both sympathy for their plight and admiration for their determination. Lewis Hine's masterful composition not only documents an era but also sparks reflection on societal issues such as child labor laws that have since been rectified. This print is more than just an artistic piece; it is a window into our collective past that compels us to remember those whose stories might otherwise be forgotten.
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