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Canvas Print : CHILD LABOR, 1913. Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine
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CHILD LABOR, 1913. Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine
CHILD LABOR, 1913.
Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine, 1913. Oil over a photograph
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Media ID 12317816
1913 Anthracite Breaker Child Child Labor Coal Industry Laborer Mine Miner Pennsylvania Poor Slate Working Class
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the poignant history of child labor with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "CHILD LABOR, 1913" by 140_1633699 from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating oil over photograph artwork brings to life the harsh realities of the past, depicting boys picking slate in a Pennsylvania coal mine. Add this powerful piece to your home or office to spark important conversations and inspire reflection on the evolution of labor rights. Embrace history and ignite meaningful discussions with this impactful canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Captured in haunting detail, this powerful print titled 'CHILD LABOR, 1913' transports us back to a dark chapter in American history. The image showcases the harsh reality of child labor as it depicts young boys diligently picking slate in a massive coal breaker within a Pennsylvania anthracite mine. Their small figures are dwarfed by the towering machinery and dimly lit interior, symbolizing their vulnerability and exploitation. The oil overlay on the photograph adds an ethereal quality, intensifying the emotional impact of this historical documentation. It serves as a poignant reminder of the early industrial era when children were forced into grueling work at such tender ages. These boys, representatives of countless others like them, endured long hours and dangerous conditions for meager wages. This image not only sheds light on the plight of these young laborers but also exposes broader issues surrounding poverty and social class during that time period. It is a stark portrayal of how economic necessity often robbed children of their innocence and childhood. As we gaze upon this photograph print from Granger Art on Demand, let us be reminded that progress has been made since then to protect our most vulnerable citizens. May it serve as both an educational tool and a call to action against any form of exploitation still present today.
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