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NEWSBOYS SLEEPING, 1909. Three newsboys aleep on a heating grate used for ventilation
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NEWSBOYS SLEEPING, 1909. Three newsboys aleep on a heating grate used for ventilation
NEWSBOYS SLEEPING, 1909.
Three newsboys aleep on a heating grate used for ventilation at the World Building while waiting for morning papers in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1908
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1909 Adolescent Child Child Labor Commerce Fence Hine Homeless Lewis Newsboy Overcoat Poverty Sleeping Vendor Wickes Working Class Young Grate Turn Of Century Vent
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NEWSBOYS SLEEPING, 1909 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Young Workers in New York City
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. This photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in February 1908, offers a poignant snapshot of three exhausted newsboys finding respite on a heating grate outside the World Building. In the early hours of dawn, these young boys can be seen huddled together for warmth, their overcoats serving as makeshift blankets against the biting cold. The image serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by children during this era – child labor was rampant and poverty was widespread. These newsboys were part of an army of working-class youngsters who roamed city streets selling newspapers to earn meager wages. As we gaze upon their slumbering figures, it becomes evident that these boys had no place to call home. Homelessness plagued many young individuals at that time, forcing them to seek shelter wherever they could find it – even if it meant resting on metal grates used for ventilation. Lewis Hine's powerful sepia-toned photograph captures not only the physical exhaustion etched onto their faces but also hints at the dreams and aspirations that lay dormant within them. It serves as a testament to their resilience amidst adversity and sheds light on an often overlooked chapter in American history. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to reflect upon our progress since then while reminding us never to forget those whose struggles paved the way for change.
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