CHILD LABOR, 1913. Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine

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CHILD LABOR, 1913. Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine

CHILD LABOR, 1913.
Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine, 1913. Oil over a photograph

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1913 Anthracite Breaker Child Child Labor Coal Industry Laborer Mine Miner Pennsylvania Poor Slate Working Class

EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in haunting detail, this powerful print titled 'CHILD LABOR, 1913' transports us back to a dark chapter in American history. The image showcases the harsh reality of child labor as it depicts young boys diligently picking slate in a massive coal breaker within a Pennsylvania anthracite mine. Their small figures are dwarfed by the towering machinery and dimly lit interior, symbolizing their vulnerability and exploitation. The oil overlay on the photograph adds an ethereal quality, intensifying the emotional impact of this historical documentation. It serves as a poignant reminder of the early industrial era when children were forced into grueling work at such tender ages. These boys, representatives of countless others like them, endured long hours and dangerous conditions for meager wages. This image not only sheds light on the plight of these young laborers but also exposes broader issues surrounding poverty and social class during that time period. It is a stark portrayal of how economic necessity often robbed children of their innocence and childhood. As we gaze upon this photograph print from Granger Art on Demand, let us be reminded that progress has been made since then to protect our most vulnerable citizens. May it serve as both an educational tool and a call to action against any form of exploitation still present today.

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