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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Factory workers standing in front of the Phoenix American
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Factory workers standing in front of the Phoenix American
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
Factory workers standing in front of the Phoenix American Cob Pipe Factory in Washington, Missouri. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1910
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1910 Adolescent Child Labor Factory Hine Lewis Missouri October Pipe Poor Teenager Wickes Working Class Young Turn Of Century
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This powerful photograph captures a haunting glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in October 1910, it showcases a group of factory workers standing stoically in front of the Phoenix American Cob Pipe Factory in Washington, Missouri. In this sepia-toned portrait, we see young boys and adolescent teenagers wearing caps as they stand shoulder to shoulder with adult men. Their tired expressions and worn-out clothing speak volumes about their difficult lives as part of the working class. These children were forced to abandon their innocence at an early age, robbed of their right to education and carefree childhoods. Hine's lens exposes the stark contrast between these impoverished youngsters and the prosperous industrial landscape that surrounded them. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the social inequalities that plagued turn-of-the-century America, particularly in its southern and western regions. As we reflect on this photograph from over a century ago, let us not forget the countless children who endured such hardships for economic survival. It stands as a testament to both their resilience and society's failure to protect its most vulnerable members.
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