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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A cotton mill supervisor with a group of young spinners
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A cotton mill supervisor with a group of young spinners
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911.
A cotton mill supervisor with a group of young spinners at a textile mill in Magnolia, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911
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1911 Adolescent Barefoot Child Child Labor Cotton Entrance Factory Hine Industry Lewis Mississippi Poverty Spinner Supervisor Teenager Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Young Southeast
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HINE - CHILD LABOR, 1911. A Glimpse into the Harsh Reality of Industrial America
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. This poignant photograph captures a haunting scene from Magnolia, Mississippi in May 1911. In this heart-wrenching image by Lewis Hine, we witness a cotton mill supervisor standing tall amidst a group of young spinners at a textile mill. The sepia-toned portrait reveals the early struggles faced by these children who were forced to abandon their innocence for labor. The solemn expressions on their faces reflect the weight of their responsibilities and the hardships they endure daily. Barefoot and dressed in tattered clothing, these boys and girls embody the face of child labor during an era when exploitation was rampant. Hine's lens exposes not only the physical toll but also highlights the poverty that plagued countless families across America's southeast region. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of how economic necessity often robbed children of their education, playtime, and dreams. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured over a century ago, it compels us to confront our collective past while acknowledging progress made since then in protecting children's rights. It stands as an enduring testament to those brave souls who fought tirelessly against child labor practices. This print is part of The Granger Collection's commitment to preserving historical moments that shaped our society—a visual record urging us never to forget those whose childhoods were stolen by industrialization's relentless march forward.
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