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HINE: GARMENT MAKER. Women sewing garments at a sweatshop in America
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HINE: GARMENT MAKER. Women sewing garments at a sweatshop in America
HINE: GARMENT MAKER.
Women sewing garments at a sweatshop in America. Early 20th century photograph by Lewis Hine
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Domestic Garment Hine Lewis Poor Sewing Sewing Machine Sweatshop Textile Wickes Working Class
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of early 20th-century sweatshops in America. In this image titled "HINE: GARMENT MAKER" we see a group of women diligently sewing garments under dim lighting conditions. The room is cramped and cluttered, reflecting the difficult working conditions these women endured. Lewis Hine, known for his documentary-style photography, expertly captures the essence of this textile sweatshop. The worn-out expressions on the faces of these garment workers reveal their exhaustion and struggle to make ends meet. Each woman sits at her sewing machine, focused on her task despite the challenging circumstances. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the plight faced by many working-class women during this era. It sheds light on their low wages, long hours, and lack of workplace safety regulations. These brave individuals played an instrumental role in shaping American industries but often went unnoticed and unappreciated. "HINE: GARMENT MAKER" invites viewers to reflect upon our nation's history and appreciate the progress made since then in terms of labor rights and worker protection laws. This poignant image reminds us that behind every piece of clothing lies a story - one that involves countless hours of labor from hardworking individuals like those depicted here. As we admire this historical snapshot captured by Lewis Hine, let it serve as a testament to both resilience and advocacy for fair treatment within our society's workforce.
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