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Breaker boys working in #9 Breaker at the Hughestown Borough, Pennsylvania Coal Company, Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1911
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Breaker boys working in #9 Breaker at the Hughestown Borough, Pennsylvania Coal Company, Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1911
HINE: BREAKER BOYS, 1911.
Breaker boys working in #9 Breaker at the Hughestown Borough, Pennsylvania Coal Company, Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1911
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1911 Breaker Child Labor Children Coal Coat Hine Industry Lewis Mine Miner Pennsylvania South Pittston Wickes Young
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This powerful photograph captures a haunting scene from the early 20th century in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The image showcases a group of young breaker boys working diligently at #9 Breaker in the Hughestown Borough, Pennsylvania Coal Company. Taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in January 1911, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor during that time. The sepia-toned print reveals these children wearing worn-out coats and caps as they toil away in the coal industry. Their faces show determination mixed with weariness beyond their years. Each boy plays an integral role in breaking down coal for processing, highlighting their crucial contribution to this demanding work environment. Hine's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the difficult conditions faced by these young miners. It sheds light on an era when child labor was prevalent and exploitation rampant within industrial settings across America. As we reflect upon this image today, it is essential to acknowledge how far society has come in protecting the rights and well-being of children. This photo stands as a testament to progress made since then while also serving as a stark reminder of past injustices that should never be forgotten or repeated.
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