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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt Canning Co
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt Canning Co
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913.
A young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt 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 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 depicts a young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt Canning Co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. The image shows a boy standing amidst piles of mud and shells, his face worn with exhaustion and poverty. His small frame is hunched over as he diligently works to separate oysters from their shells. The sepia tones add an air of melancholy to the portrait, emphasizing the difficult conditions under which this young worker labors. Hine's photography was instrumental in exposing the plight of child laborers during this time period. Through his lens, he aimed to shed light on the exploitation faced by countless children across America's working class. This particular photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those trapped within these industries. It speaks volumes about societal inequality and highlights the urgent need for reform. As we look upon this image today, we are reminded that progress has been made since then but also that there is still work to be done to ensure all children have access to education and opportunities free from exploitation or hardship.
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