Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open. Lateness meant the strap and loss of one quarter of a day's wages

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Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open. Lateness meant the strap and loss of one quarter of a day's wages

527857 Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open. Lateness meant the strap and loss of one quarter of a day's wages. From Frances Trollope 'The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong', London, 1840. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

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1840 Adventures Armstrong Feet Frances Helps Loss Michael Mill Open Quarter Rags Strap Straw Trollope Urging Wages Wait Warm

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This powerful image captures the harsh reality of child labor in 19th century England. A mother, her face etched with worry and determination, urges her young child to go to work in the mill. The child's clothes are nothing but rags, and straw is used to keep his feet warm in the bitter winter cold. Surrounded by other children eagerly waiting for the mill door to open, lateness was not an option as it meant facing the strap and losing a quarter of a day's wages. The desperation and poverty that drove families to send their children into such dangerous and exploitative working conditions is palpable in this scene. Frances Trollope's novel 'The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong' sheds light on the struggles faced by these young workers during this time period. The industrial revolution brought about great advancements, but at a steep cost for those at the bottom of society. As we look back on history through images like this one, we are reminded of the importance of fighting for social justice and ensuring that all individuals have access to basic rights and protections. Let us never forget the sacrifices made by those who came before us as we continue striving towards a more equitable future.

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