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HINE: POVERTY, 1911. An impoverished mother with her three-year-old daughter
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HINE: POVERTY, 1911. An impoverished mother with her three-year-old daughter
HINE: POVERTY, 1911.
An impoverished mother with her three-year-old daughter. Both of them work at the Barataria Canning Company, Biloxi, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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1911 Alma Backyard Barefoot Basin Canning Child Labor Daughter Dirty Dress February Fence Hine Lewis Mississippi Mother Poverty Toddler Wickes Working Class Biloxi Southeast Turn Of Century
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty in 1911 America. In the image, an impoverished mother stands alongside her three-year-old daughter in their backyard. Both are barefoot, dressed in worn-out clothes that bear the signs of hard labor. The sepia tones add a sense of nostalgia to this turn-of-the-century scene. The caption reveals that this struggling family works at the Barataria Canning Company in Biloxi, Mississippi. It is a stark reminder of the prevalence of child labor during this era, as even young children were expected to contribute to their family's income. The girl's small stature and innocent expression only amplify the injustice of her circumstances. Lewis Hine, a renowned photographer known for his documentation of working-class life, captured this moment in February 1911. His lens focuses on the woman's tired face and weathered hands, emphasizing her resilience despite living under dire conditions. This photograph serves as a powerful historical artifact that sheds light on social issues such as poverty and inequality at the beginning of the 20th century. It reminds us not only of how far we have come but also how much work remains to be done to ensure equal opportunities for all members of society.
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