Home > Arts > Artists > H > Lewis Hine
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. Interior view of the large warping room with young workers
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Granger
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. Interior view of the large warping room with young workers
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912.
Interior view of the large warping room with young workers at a textile mill in Lonsdale, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine in November 1912
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 12318507
1912 Adolescent Child Labor Cotton Factory Hine Industry Lewis Machine Manufacture Mill November Poverty Rhode Island Room Spinner Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Lonsdale Warping
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> Lewis Hine
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> Lewis Hines
> Granger Art on Demand
> Labor
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in November 1912, the image depicts an interior view of a large warping room at a textile mill in Lonsdale, Rhode Island. The room is filled with young workers, their faces etched with weariness and determination beyond their years. The photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the exploitation these children endured during this era. They toiled away in factories like this one, working long hours under grueling conditions to support themselves and their families. The sepia tones add a sense of nostalgia to the image, transporting us back to a time when child labor was tragically commonplace. In this particular scene, we see girls operating machines alongside boys - evidence that gender played no role when it came to exploiting young workers for profit. These adolescents were robbed of their childhoods as they contributed to the booming textile industry that fueled North American economy at the turn of the century. Lewis Hine's work was instrumental in exposing these injustices and advocating for change. Through his photographs, he shed light on the poverty-stricken lives led by many working-class families across America. This print from Granger Art on Demand serves as both a historical document and a call-to-action against child labor – reminding us all of our duty to protect vulnerable members of society from exploitation.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
