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HINE: SISTERS, 1911. A young girl taking care of her baby sister while her family
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HINE: SISTERS, 1911. A young girl taking care of her baby sister while her family
HINE: SISTERS, 1911.
A young girl taking care of her baby sister while her family works at the Alabama Canning Company in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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Media ID 12318018
1911 Alabama Bayou Canning Company Dress Family February Hine Home Infant Lewis Poverty Step Stoop Togetherness Wickes Working Class Young Babysitter Southeast Unidentified
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful photograph captured by Lewis Hine in February 1911, we are transported back to a time when the weight of responsibility fell heavily on young shoulders. The sepia-toned image depicts a young girl diligently caring for her baby sister while her family toils away at the Alabama Canning Company in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The scene unfolds outside their modest home, where poverty and hard work have become an integral part of their daily lives. Despite the challenges they face, there is an undeniable sense of togetherness and resilience within this working-class family. Dressed in simple attire that reflects the era's early American fashion, the unidentified girl sits stooped on the steps leading up to their home. With tender care and unwavering dedication, she cradles her infant sister in her arms. Her expression speaks volumes about both her maturity beyond her years and the love she holds for her sibling. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless families during this period of history. It captures not only a moment frozen in time but also offers us insight into a world where children were forced into adult roles far too soon. As we gaze upon this print from Granger Art on Demand, let us reflect on our own privileges and remember those who came before us – resilient individuals who faced adversity with strength and determination.
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