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Fine Art Print : HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt Canning Co
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt Canning Co
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913.
A young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt Canning Co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1913
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1913 Adolescent Cannery Canning Child Child Labor February Hine Lewis Marine Oyster Picker Poor Shell Shucker South Carolina Wickes Working Class Young Southeast Unidentified
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913" by Lewis Hine. Witness the poignant moment of a young oyster shucker at work in Bluffton, South Carolina, captured by Hine during his investigations into child labor practices. This evocative photograph, sourced from The Granger Collection, is a powerful reminder of the past and a testament to the progress we have made. Bring this important piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation. Order your Fine Art Print today from Media Storehouse.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 47.5cm x 50.8cm (18.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in February 1913, it depicts a young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt Canning Co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. The image shows a boy standing amidst piles of mud and shells, his face worn with exhaustion and poverty. His small frame is hunched over as he diligently works to separate oysters from their shells. The sepia tones add an air of melancholy to the portrait, emphasizing the difficult conditions under which this young worker labors. Hine's photography was instrumental in exposing the plight of child laborers during this time period. Through his lens, he aimed to shed light on the exploitation faced by countless children across America's working class. This particular photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those trapped within these industries. It speaks volumes about societal inequality and highlights the urgent need for reform. As we look upon this image today, we are reminded that progress has been made since then but also that there is still work to be done to ensure all children have access to education and opportunities free from exploitation or hardship.
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