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ALABAMA: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Child workers at Pell City Cotton Mill, Alabama
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ALABAMA: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Child workers at Pell City Cotton Mill, Alabama
ALABAMA: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
Child workers at Pell City Cotton Mill, Alabama. Photographed by Lewis Hine, November 1910
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1910 Alabama Barefoot Child Labor Cotton Denim Dirt Factory Hine Knicker Knickers Lewis November Overalls Photo Poor Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in Alabama during the early 20th century. Taken by Lewis Hine in November 1910, it depicts a group of young boys standing outside the Pell City Cotton Mill, their faces etched with weariness beyond their years. The image showcases the stark contrast between innocence and exploitation as these barefoot children, dressed in tattered denim overalls and knickers, represent the working class of that era. Their worn-out caps serve as a symbol of their struggle to make ends meet at such a tender age. In this sepia-toned portrait, one cannot help but notice the dirt smudged on their faces - evidence of long hours spent toiling away in an unforgiving textile mill. The photo serves as a poignant reminder of how poverty forced countless children into backbreaking labor instead of receiving an education or enjoying carefree childhoods. As we reflect upon this turn-of-the-century image, let us not forget those who suffered under such conditions. It is through photographs like these that we are reminded to fight for social justice and ensure that every child has access to proper education and opportunities for growth.
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