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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Young garment workers sewing piecework in a tenement apartment
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Young garment workers sewing piecework in a tenement apartment
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
Young garment workers sewing piecework in a tenement apartment in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1910
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1910 Adolescent Apartment Busy Child Labor Domestic Downtown Garment Hine Home Industry Lewis Lower East Side Piecework Poor Sewing Sweatshop Tenement Wickes Working Class Young
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This powerful photograph captures a haunting glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in 1910, it depicts young garment workers diligently sewing piecework in a cramped tenement apartment on New York City's Lower East Side. In this sepia-toned image, we see boys and girls, barely adolescents, hunched over their workstations with intense concentration. Their faces reveal the weight of responsibility that should never burden such young shoulders. The room is dimly lit, adding to the somber atmosphere that permeates this domestic sweatshop. The scene speaks volumes about the working class struggle during this era. These children are part of a home industry where poverty forces them to contribute to their family's income at an age when they should be playing or attending school. It is a stark reminder of how economic hardships can rob children of their innocence and childhood. Lewis Hine was known for his documentation of child labor abuses, using photography as a means to expose social injustices and advocate for change. This particular photograph serves as both evidence and indictment - capturing not only the physical conditions these young workers endured but also shedding light on larger societal issues surrounding exploitation and inequality. As we reflect upon this poignant image from our past, let us remember those who fought tirelessly to improve the lives of these vulnerable children - paving the way for better protections against child labor today.
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