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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A ten-year-old girl walking home from working at the Deep
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A ten-year-old girl walking home from working at the Deep
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913.
A ten-year-old girl walking home from working at the Deep River Cotton Mills in Randleman, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1913
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Media ID 12318423
1913 Adolescent Barefoot Child Labor Cotton Dirty Dress Hine Lewis North Carolina Poverty Textile Mill 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 May 1913, it depicts a ten-year-old girl walking home from her grueling work at the Deep River Cotton Mills in Randleman, North Carolina. The young girl stands barefoot and dirty, wearing a worn-out dress that speaks volumes about her impoverished circumstances. Hine's lens exposes the innocence lost as this unidentified adolescent is forced into adulthood far too soon. Her tired eyes reflect the burden she carries on her small shoulders, symbolizing countless other children who were robbed of their childhood during this era. The sepia tones add an air of nostalgia to this haunting portrait, reminding us of the turn-of-the-century struggles faced by working-class families across the Southeastern United States. This image serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come in terms of labor laws and child welfare. As we gaze upon this print from Granger Art on Demand, let us not forget those who fought tirelessly for social reform and better opportunities for future generations. It serves as both a historical document and a call to action against any form of exploitation that still exists today.
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