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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Three young oyster shuckers at the Maggioni Canning Co
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Three young oyster shuckers at the Maggioni Canning Co
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911.
Three young oyster shuckers at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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1911 Adolescent Cannery Canning Child Child Labor February Hine Lewis Marine Oyster Port Royal Poverty Shell Shucker South Carolina Wickes Working Class Young Southeast Unidentified
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This powerful photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in February 1911, captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. The image depicts three young oyster shuckers at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Standing together as a group, these unidentified adolescents represent the countless children who were forced to work under grueling conditions. In sepia tones that evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, Hine's portrait exposes the poverty and exploitation faced by these young workers. Their tired expressions and worn-out clothing tell a story of hardship beyond their years. The oyster shells scattered around them serve as a reminder of their daily toil in this marine industry. These children were part of the working class, deprived of their right to education and robbed of their innocence at an early age. Hine's photograph serves as both documentation and activism against child labor practices prevalent during that time. By capturing such images, he aimed to raise awareness about this pressing issue and bring about social change. Today, this print stands as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the rights and well-being of all children worldwide. It serves as a testament to those who fought for reforms that eventually led to significant improvements in labor laws for future generations.
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