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PITCHING PENNIES, 1909. Two newsboys, eight and ten years-old pitching pennies
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PITCHING PENNIES, 1909. Two newsboys, eight and ten years-old pitching pennies
PITCHING PENNIES, 1909.
Two newsboys, eight and ten years-old pitching pennies with their earned wages in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1909
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PITCHING PENNIES, 1909 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Young Newsboys in Bridgeport
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. This photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in March 1909, transports us back to a time when childhood innocence collided with the harsh realities of early 20th-century America. In this snapshot of daily life, two newsboys aged eight and ten can be seen engaged in a game of pitching pennies on the streets of Bridgeport, Connecticut. With their earned wages clutched tightly in their hands, these young boys find solace and entertainment amidst the struggles they face as child laborers. The sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia for an era long gone but not forgotten. Hine's lens captures both the determination etched on their faces and the poverty that surrounds them. These children are players in a game far bigger than themselves – one where survival is at stake. Through this image, we witness how commerce intertwines with youthful resilience as these newsboys navigate through North American nights to sell newspapers. As we reflect upon this poignant scene frozen in time, let us remember those who came before us – those whose stories often go untold. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst adversity and hardship, there is still room for fleeting moments of joy and camaraderie among young souls striving to make ends meet. "The Granger Collection" brings forth yet another historical gem from its archives - an invaluable testament to our shared human
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