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BOWLING ALLEY, 1910. Pin boys working with a supervisor in the Subway Bowling Alleys in Brooklyn
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BOWLING ALLEY, 1910. Pin boys working with a supervisor in the Subway Bowling Alleys in Brooklyn
BOWLING ALLEY, 1910.
Pin boys working with a supervisor in the Subway Bowling Alleys in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1910
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1910 Adolescent April Bowling Bowling Alley Brooklyn Child Labor Children Hine Lane Lewis New York Northeast Poor Recreation Supervisor Wickes Working Class Young Turn Of Century
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This photograph from 1910 takes us back in time to the bustling Subway Bowling Alleys in Brooklyn, New York. The image showcases a group of pin boys diligently working under the watchful eye of their supervisor. These young adolescents, caught in sepia tones, represent a bygone era when child labor was unfortunately prevalent. Lewis Hine, the talented photographer behind this snapshot, beautifully captures both the innocence and hardships faced by these children. Despite their tender age, they were already part of the working class that helped sustain families during this turn-of-the-century period. The composition reveals an intimate glimpse into the interior of the bowling alley with its worn wooden lanes and dimly lit surroundings. It serves as a reminder of how recreation for some could also be intertwined with poverty and struggle. As we observe this historical moment frozen in time, it is impossible not to reflect on societal progress since then. This powerful image prompts us to appreciate our present-day advancements while acknowledging the challenges faced by those who came before us. Granger Art on Demand presents this remarkable piece as a testament to human resilience and an invitation to explore our shared history through visual art.
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