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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. A young textile mill worker eating his lunch in a doffing
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. A young textile mill worker eating his lunch in a doffing
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912.
A young textile mill worker eating his lunch in a doffing box in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1912
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1912 Adolescent Child Labor Cotton Factory Fall River Hine Industry January Lewis Lunch Massachusetts Pail Poverty Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Young
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in January 1912, it depicts a young textile mill worker finding solace in his lunch break within the confines of a doffing box. Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, this image serves as a stark reminder of the grueling conditions endured by children during this era. In sepia tones that evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, Hine's lens focuses on the boy's weary expression as he takes respite from his arduous duties. Clutching a pail containing his meager meal, he represents countless working-class youths who were robbed of their childhoods to sustain their families' livelihoods. The interior setting showcases the industrial backdrop against which these children toiled tirelessly. The cotton industry was booming at that time, yet its success came at an immense cost – trapping young lives within its unforgiving machinery. Hine's photograph stands as both documentation and condemnation of child labor practices prevalent during the turn of the century. It sheds light on the poverty-stricken existence faced by many North American adolescents whose dreams were crushed under factory roofs. As we reflect upon this powerful image today, let us remember those who fought for reform and social progress to ensure that no child would ever have to endure such exploitation again.
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