Composite photograph of child laborer made from cotton mill
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Composite photograph of child laborer made from cotton mill
Composite photograph of child laborer made from cotton mill children. Date 1913
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Composite Cotton Laborer Labour Mill Multiple Poverty Exposures Made
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This powerful composite photograph, titled "Composite photograph of child laborer made from cotton mill children," captures the harsh reality of child labor in the United States during the early 20th century. Taken in 1913, the image was created by combining multiple exposures of children working in cotton mills, resulting in a poignant and haunting representation of the prevalent poverty and labor exploitation. The children, dressed in tattered clothes and with weary expressions, appear to be working long hours in the dimly lit mill, their small frames dwarfed by the towering machinery. Their faces, captured in individual frames and then pieced together, tell a collective story of exhaustion, desperation, and resilience. The cotton mill industry was a significant contributor to the American economy during this time, but it came at a great cost to the children who worked in its factories. Long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions were the norm, with many children as young as six years old toiling away to support their families. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the inhumane conditions that once existed in the United States and highlights the need for social reforms and labor protections. It also underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the exploitation of child labor, both in the past and in the present, and the ongoing efforts to ensure the well-being and dignity of all children.
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