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HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. Boys and girls working on garment tags on the steps
HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912.
Boys and girls working on garment tags on the steps of a tenement home in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, August 1912
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Media ID 12318680
1912 Anonymous August Barefoot Busy Child Child Labor Hine Home Home Industry Lewis Massachusetts Poor Roxbury Sewing Sitting Stoop Teenager Tenement Waving Wickes Working Working Class
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our unique and poignant HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. greeting card from Granger, NYC. This vintage photograph, taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in August 1912, captures a powerful moment in history as boys and girls work diligently on garment tags on the steps of a tenement home in Roxbury, Massachusetts. This card is perfect for those who appreciate history, social issues, or just a touch of nostalgia in their correspondence. With the iconic Hine image, this card is sure to make a lasting impression.
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 glimpse into the harsh realities of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in August 1912, it portrays boys and girls diligently working on garment tags while sitting on the steps of a tenement home in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The image showcases the resilience and determination of these young workers as they engage in their daily tasks. Despite their tender age, they are already contributing to their family's income, highlighting the economic struggles faced by many working-class families during this time. The sepia-toned print evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era long gone but serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by children who were forced into labor at such an early age. The barefoot boy and girl captured here symbolize innocence lost amidst poverty and societal neglect. Lewis Wickes Hine was renowned for his documentation of child labor across America, using photography as a tool to expose social injustices and advocate for change. His work played a crucial role in raising awareness about the exploitation faced by countless children during this period. This photograph from Granger Art on Demand is not only an artistic masterpiece but also serves as an important historical artifact that sheds light on the plight of young workers striving to survive under challenging circumstances.
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