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A young Polish spinner in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I 1909 (photo)
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A young Polish spinner in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I 1909 (photo)
685152 A young Polish spinner in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I 1909 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: One of the young spinners in the Quidwick Co. Mill. Anthony, R. I. (A Polish boy Willie) who was taking his noon rest in a doffer-box. Anthony is a village along Route 117 within the town of Coventry, Rhode Island near the villages of Washington and Quidneck on the southwestern banks of the Pawtuxet River. USA; April 16 1909; Photo by Lewis Hine (1874-1940) from the records of the Childrens Bureau, U.S. National Archives); Universal History Archive/UIG; American, out of copyright
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1909 Carding Child Labor Immigrant Labor Mill Polish Slavic Spinner Carder Doffer Underage
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This photograph, taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in 1909, transports us back to a time when child labor was prevalent in American factories. The image depicts a young Polish spinner named Willie, who worked at the Quidwick Co. Mill in Anthony, Rhode Island. In the photo, Willie is seen taking his noon rest inside a doffer-box—a small space used for storing cotton waste. His tired eyes and weary expression reveal the harsh conditions he endured as an underage worker. Despite his tender age, Willie was forced to contribute to the booming textile industry that thrived on the backs of children like him. The Quidwick Co. Mill itself was situated along the banks of the Pawtuxet River in Coventry, Rhode Island—an area known for its industrial activity during that era. This powerful image serves as a reminder of both the hardships faced by immigrant communities seeking better lives in America and the exploitation of child laborers within this system. Lewis Hine's photography played a crucial role in exposing these injustices and advocating for change. Through his lens, he shed light on societal issues that were often hidden from public view. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those who suffered under such circumstances and reflect on how far we have come since then—striving towards fairer treatment and protection for all children around the world.
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