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Edward St. Germain and his sister Delia, Phoenix, Rhode Island, April 1909
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Edward St. Germain and his sister Delia, Phoenix, Rhode Island, April 1909
466550 Edward St. Germain and his sister Delia, Phoenix, Rhode Island, April 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 11.7 x 16.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: From a series highlighting the plight of child labourers. " Edward St. Germain and sister Delia. She has been working in Phoenix (R.I.) Mill for 8 months. He works also. They cannot speak English." ); Gift of Harry H. Lunn, Jr. through Graphics International Ltd.; American, out of copyright
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© Gift of Harry H. Lunn, Jr., through Graphics International Ltd. / Bridgeman Images
Clapboard Early C20th Edward Germain Hardship Injustice Labourers Phoenix Rhode Island Delia
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The photograph captures a poignant moment in the lives of Edward St. Germain and his sister Delia, two child laborers living in Phoenix, Rhode Island in April 1909. The gelatin silver print, taken by Lewis Wickes Hine as part of his series on child laborers, measures 11.7 x 16.8 cm and is housed in the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D. C. In this image, Edward and Delia stand outside a clapboard building, their young faces marked by hardship and poverty. Both siblings have been working tirelessly at the Phoenix Mill for months despite their tender age. Their plight is further compounded by their inability to speak English. Hine's powerful photograph serves as a stark reminder of the social injustice faced by countless children during this era. It sheds light on the harsh reality that many youngsters were forced into labor instead of receiving an education or enjoying a carefree childhood. This particular print was generously gifted to the gallery by Harry H. Lunn Jr. , through Graphics International Ltd. , ensuring that it remains preserved for future generations to bear witness to these stories of resilience amidst adversity. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, let us remember Edward and Delia's struggle while also acknowledging how far society has come since then in protecting children's rights and eradicating child labor practices.
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