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Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Hamilton Watches
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Hamilton Watches
Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Hamilton Watches. Operation - truing balance wheels - a skilled machine operation - balance wheel is placed into calipers provided with an index which shows where a wheel is out of balance - right hand (with or without a small tool, adjusts the balance), 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform. US, USA
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1874 1936 1940 Americana Balance Camera Documentary Great Depression Hamilton Hand Hine Index Lancaster Lewis Hine Lewis W Hine Lewis Wickes Hine Machine Operation Pennsylvania Photographer Provided Reform Movements Skilled Small Social Change Social Reform Tool Watches Wheel Wheels Adjusts Calipers
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This print captures a moment in time at the Hamilton Watches factory in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Taken by Lewis Hine in 1936, an American photographer known for his dedication to social reform, this image showcases the skilled machine operation of truing balance wheels. In the photograph, we see a worker's hands delicately adjusting a balance wheel using calipers provided with an index that reveals any imbalances. With or without the assistance of a small tool, this meticulous process ensures precision and accuracy in creating these essential watch components. Hine's use of photography as a tool for social change is evident here as he sheds light on the craftsmanship and expertise required in manufacturing watches during America's Great Depression era. By capturing moments like these within industrial settings, Hine aimed to bring attention to workers' conditions and advocate for labor reforms. As we observe this snapshot from history, it serves as a reminder of both the ingenuity found within American industries and the importance of recognizing those who contribute their skills behind-the-scenes. The image not only documents a specific operation but also symbolizes Hine's larger mission to promote awareness and inspire positive societal transformations through his powerful documentary work.
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