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HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1911. Interior of the Magnolia Cotton Mill spinning room in Magnolia
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HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1911. Interior of the Magnolia Cotton Mill spinning room in Magnolia
HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1911.
Interior of the Magnolia Cotton Mill spinning room in Magnolia, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911
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Media ID 12242938
1911 Adolescent Child Labor Cotton Factory Hine Industry Lewis Machine Magnolia March Mill Mississippi Poor Spinner Spinning Spool Textile Mill Thread Wickes Working Class Young Southeast
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This sepia-toned photo print, titled "HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1911" takes us back to the turn of the century in Magnolia, Mississippi. The image captures the interior of the Magnolia Cotton Mill spinning room, a place where young workers were tirelessly engaged in their laborious tasks. Photographer Lewis Hine skillfully freezes this moment in time, allowing us to witness firsthand the harsh realities faced by children and adolescents during that era. In this poignant scene, we see both boys and girls diligently working side by side with men and women from the working class. Their faces reveal a combination of determination and weariness as they operate intricate machinery that spins cotton thread into spools. This snapshot serves as a powerful reminder of child labor practices prevalent at that time. The industrial setting is filled with towering machines enveloped in an atmosphere thick with dust and noise. It is evident that these individuals are part of an industry driven by demand for textiles. Despite their youthfulness, they contribute significantly to sustaining this factory's operations. Lewis Hine's photograph not only documents history but also sheds light on societal issues such as poverty and exploitation experienced by those living in the American South during this period. As we observe this compelling image from Granger Art on Demand's collection, it prompts reflection on how far society has progressed since then while serving as a tribute to those who endured arduous conditions within America's textile mills.
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