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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Young workers with women sorting peas at the table in
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
Young workers with women sorting peas at the table in Ross Cannery in Seaford, Delaware. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1910
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Media ID 12318343
1910 Adolescent Cannery Canning Child Child Labor Delaware Factory Hine Industry Lewis Poverty Ross Sorting Table Wickes Working Class Young
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience the poignant history of child labor through our exclusive Media Storehouse Greetings Cards. Featuring the powerful photograph "HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910" by Lewis Hine from The Granger Collection, these cards transport you back in time. Witness the haunting image of young workers and women sorting peas at the Ross Cannery in Seaford, Delaware. This evocative card is not just a greeting, it's a window into history. Ideal for sending a thoughtful message, expressing sympathy, or sparking conversation, our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards are a unique and meaningful way to connect with friends and loved ones.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures a haunting glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in June 1910, the image showcases young workers alongside women sorting peas at a table inside the Ross Cannery in Seaford, Delaware. The sepia-toned print transports us back to a time when children as young as these adolescents were forced into grueling work within factories like this one. Their faces reveal both innocence and weariness, reflecting the toll that such labor took on their young bodies and spirits. In this scene, we witness the convergence of poverty and industry, where children from working-class families were thrust into an adult world far too soon. The girls and boys diligently sort through piles of peas while surrounded by women who themselves are trapped in this cycle of exploitation. Hine's photograph serves as a stark reminder of our collective past, shedding light on an era when child labor was rampant across North America. It compels us to reflect on how far we have come since then but also reminds us that there is still work to be done to protect vulnerable youth around the world today. As we gaze upon this poignant image captured over a century ago, let it serve as a call for continued progress towards ensuring every child's right to education, safety, and freedom from exploitative labor practices.
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