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Carrying-in boy in Alexandria Glass Factory, Alexandria, Va
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Carrying-in boy in Alexandria Glass Factory, Alexandria, Va
Carrying-in boy in Alexandria Glass Factory, Alexandria, Va. Works on day shift one week and night shift next week. See photo 2261. Location: Alexandria, Virginia. Date 1911 June. Carrying-in boy in Alexandria Glass Factory, Alexandria, Va. Works on day shift one week and night shift next week. See photo 2261. Location: Alexandria, Virginia. Date 1911 June
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This evocative photograph captures the image of a young boy carefully carrying a large glass container out of the Alexandria Glass Factory in Alexandria, Virginia, in the summer of 1911. The boy, dressed in tattered clothes, wears a determined expression on his face as he balances the heavy load on his shoulders, revealing the physical demands and harsh realities of manual labor during this era. The Alexandria Glass Factory was a significant employer in the Alexandria community during this time, providing jobs for both day and night shifts to local residents. This boy, like many others, worked on the day shift one week and then switched to the night shift the next, likely to help support his family and contribute to their meager income. The glass industry was a crucial part of the American economy during the early 20th century, but it was also an industry marked by long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions. The use of child labor was not uncommon, and children as young as six or seven years old were often employed in factories to help meet production quotas. Despite the challenging circumstances, the boy in this photograph embodies a sense of resilience and determination, reflecting the grit and perseverance of the working-class families in Alexandria and beyond during this period in American history. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by laborers in the glass industry and the broader working class during the early 20th century.
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