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Young coal miner at Turkey Knob Mine, West Virginia. 1908 (photo)
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Young coal miner at Turkey Knob Mine, West Virginia. 1908 (photo)
7286052 Young coal miner at Turkey Knob Mine, West Virginia. 1908 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Wickes Hine (1874 - 1940) was an American sociologist and muckraker photographer. His photographs were instrumental in bringing about the passage of the first child labor laws in the United States.); Prismatic Pictures
Media ID 25909080
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1900 1909 Fashion 1900s Fashion Child Exploitation Child Labor Child Labour Childrens Work Coal Employee Employment Getting Work Hine Lewis Wickes 1874 1940 Mine Pit Miner Miners Sociologist Sociology Staff Wickes Lewis Hine 1900 1909 Years 00 00s 1900 1910 Years 00 00s Laborer Labourer Little Boys Tradesman Tradesmen Young Boy
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This print captures a young coal miner at Turkey Knob Mine in West Virginia, taken in 1908 by Lewis Wickes Hine. The image showcases the harsh reality of child labor during the early 20th century in America. In this poignant photograph, we see a boy dressed in tattered clothing, his face smudged with dirt and sweat as he stands against the backdrop of a mine pit. His weary expression speaks volumes about the grueling conditions these young workers endured daily. Lewis Wickes Hine was not only an accomplished photographer but also a sociologist who used his camera as a tool for social change. Through his powerful images like this one, he shed light on the plight of child laborers and played a significant role in advocating for their rights. The significance of this particular photograph lies not only in its artistic composition but also its historical impact. It serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by countless children who were forced into dangerous and exploitative work environments to support themselves and their families. Today, thanks to pioneers like Lewis Wickes Hine, child labor laws have been established to protect our youth from such hardships. This print serves as both an important historical artifact and a testament to the resilience of those who fought for justice and equality.
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