Composite photograph of child laborers made from cotton mill
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Composite photograph of child laborers made from cotton mill
Composite photograph of child laborers made from cotton mill children. Date 1913
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Composite Cotton Laborers Labour Mill Multiple Poverty Exposures Made
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful composite photograph, titled "Composite photograph of child laborers made from cotton mill children," is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by young workers in the United States during the early 20th century. Taken in 1913, this image was created by combining multiple exposures of individual child laborers, each captured as they toiled tirelessly within the confines of a cotton mill. The image is a stark depiction of the poverty and hardship that was all too common in mill towns across America during this era. The children, dressed in ragged clothing and with weary expressions etched upon their faces, seem to blend into one another as they perform their laborious tasks. The mill looms ominously in the background, a symbol of the relentless industrialization that drove the demand for cheap labor and fueled the exploitation of children. The exact location and identities of these children remain unknown, but their collective image serves as a haunting testament to the plight of the countless young workers who toiled in mills and factories across the United States. The use of a composite photograph technique underscores the interchangeability of these children in the eyes of their employers, and highlights the dehumanizing effects of the industrial labor system. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the need for labor reforms and child labor laws, which would eventually be enacted in the United States in the decades following this image's creation. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and addressing the exploitation of child laborers, both in the past and in the present day.
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