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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A seven-year old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A seven-year old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913.
A seven-year old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1913
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1913 Adolescent Cannery Canning Child Child Labor February Hine Lewis Marine Oyster Photo Picker Poor Shell Shucker South Carolina Wickes Working Class Young Southeast Unidentified
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in February 1913, it shows a seven-year-old girl standing at her work station in the Lowden Canning Co. cannery in Bluffton, South Carolina. The young girl is an oyster shucker, her small hands covered in mud and shell fragments as she diligently works to earn a living. Her serious expression speaks volumes about the weight of responsibility placed upon her fragile shoulders at such a tender age. Hine's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the plight faced by countless children during this era. It exposes the exploitation of youth within working-class communities, where poverty forced them into dangerous and grueling jobs instead of receiving an education or enjoying their childhood. In sepia tones, this portrait immortalizes not only one unidentified young worker but also represents thousands like her who were trapped in similar circumstances across the Southeastern United States. The image stands as evidence that child labor was once an accepted norm within American society - a practice that would later be challenged and ultimately abolished thanks to tireless advocacy efforts. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, we are reminded of our duty to protect and nurture all children so they may grow up free from exploitation and have access to opportunities for growth and development.
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