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Young Boy Working as Doffer in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Georgia, USA, c
5858505 Young Boy Working as Doffer in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Georgia, USA, c.1909 (sepia photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22335976
© Bridgeman Images
1909 Augusta Child Labor Cotton Georgia Lewis Hine Machinery Mill Occupations One Person Only Thread Doffer Laborer Spools
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the young boy's determination as he works as a doffer in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia, USA. Taken in 1909 by renowned photographer Lewis Wickes Hine, this sepia image offers a poignant glimpse into the past, providing a powerful commentary on the industrial revolution and child labor. Add this timeless piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.2cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This sepia-toned photograph captures a poignant moment in history, showcasing the harsh realities of child labor in early 20th century America. The image depicts a young boy diligently working as a doffer in the Globe Cotton Mill located in Augusta, Georgia. With his caucasian ethnicity and determined expression, he stands as a symbol of countless children who were forced into grueling work at an age when they should have been enjoying their childhood. The boy is surrounded by the massive machinery that dominates the factory floor, emphasizing both his vulnerability and insignificance within this industrial setting. Spools of thread fill the frame, highlighting the intricate nature of cotton production during that era. Lewis Wickes Hine, renowned for documenting social issues through photography, captured this powerful portrait with great sensitivity. His lens immortalizes not only one individual's struggle but also sheds light on widespread child labor practices prevalent at that time. This vintage print serves as a stark reminder of our collective past and prompts us to reflect on how far we have come in terms of workers' rights and child protection laws. It stands as an important historical artifact that continues to inspire conversations about social justice and human rights today.
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