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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1911. A family of migrant berry pickers heading to the fields at Swifts Bog
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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1911. A family of migrant berry pickers heading to the fields at Swifts Bog
MIGRANT WORKERS, 1911.
A family of migrant berry pickers heading to the fields at Swifts Bog, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, September 1911
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1911 Baby Bassinet Berry Child Family Farm Farmer Farming Field Hine Lewis Massachusetts Migrant Worker Mother Picker Poverty Rural September Swift Wickes Working Class
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This photograph, taken in 1911 by Lewis Hine, transports us back to a time when the struggles of migrant workers were captured through the lens. The image depicts a family of migrant berry pickers making their way to Swifts Bog in Massachusetts. As they traverse the fields, each member carries their own burden; the father leading the way with determination etched on his face, while the mother gently cradles her baby in a bassinet. The composition beautifully captures not only the physical journey these individuals undertake but also hints at their emotional resilience amidst poverty and hardship. The young boy walking alongside his parents represents another generation being exposed to this arduous lifestyle from an early age. Hine's photography sheds light on the daily life of working-class families who relied on farming as their means of survival. This poignant snapshot serves as a reminder of America's history and its reliance on migrant labor for agricultural purposes. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are transported to rural North America over a century ago – witnessing firsthand both the strength and vulnerability that defined these communities. It is through photographs like these that we can appreciate our shared past and gain insight into how far society has come since then.
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