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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A trapper boy more than a mile inside at Turkey Knob Mine
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A trapper boy more than a mile inside at Turkey Knob Mine
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
A trapper boy more than a mile inside at Turkey Knob Mine, Macdonald, West Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1908
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1908 Child Labor Coal Flashlight Hine Industry Lewis Mine Miner October Poor Southeastern Trapper West Virginia Wickes Working Class Young Unidentified
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This haunting photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in October 1908, it depicts a young trapper boy standing deep inside Turkey Knob Mine in Macdonald, West Virginia. The boy's face is solemn and weary, reflecting the toll that working in such dangerous conditions has taken on him at such a tender age. The dimly lit interior of the mine is illuminated only by a small flashlight held tightly in the boy's hand. His worn hat sits atop his head as he stands amidst the coal dust, symbolizing his place within this unforgiving industry. This portrait serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships endured by children who were forced to work long hours underground instead of enjoying their youth. Although unidentified, this young worker represents countless others who were trapped within an oppressive cycle of poverty and exploitation during turn-of-the-century America. Their stories often went untold or ignored until photographers like Hine shed light on these injustices through their lens. This print from Granger Art on Demand serves as both an important historical document and a poignant piece of art that demands reflection upon our past and gratitude for progress made towards protecting the rights and well-being of children today.
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