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Metal Print : CHILD LABOR: BOOTBLACK, 1924. Tony, a nine-year-old bootblack in Newark, New Jersey
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CHILD LABOR: BOOTBLACK, 1924. Tony, a nine-year-old bootblack in Newark, New Jersey
CHILD LABOR: BOOTBLACK, 1924.
Tony, a nine-year-old bootblack in Newark, New Jersey, working for $1 a day. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1924
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Media ID 13138569
1924 Bootblack Child Labor Hine Lewis New Jersey Newark Poor Wickes Working Class Young
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the powerful image of CHILD LABOR: BOOTBLACK, 1924. This evocative photograph captures the story of Tony, a nine-year-old boy working as a bootblack in Newark, New Jersey, earning just $1 a day. Taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in 1924, this image is a poignant reminder of the past. Our high-quality Metal Prints showcase this iconic image with vibrant colors and stunning detail, making it a captivating addition to any wall. Order now and relive history in a whole new way.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 the harsh reality of child labor in 1924 America. Titled "Child Labor: Bootblack, 1924" it showcases Tony, a nine-year-old bootblack from Newark, New Jersey. In this poignant image by Lewis Hine, we see Tony diligently working as a bootblack for just $1 a day. The photograph portrays the early struggles faced by young children who were forced into labor to support their families. Tony's worn-out expression reflects the weight of responsibility that should not burden someone so young. His small frame is juxtaposed against the large box he carries, symbolizing his heavy workload and limited opportunities for childhood play. Hine's composition skillfully highlights both the physical and emotional toll child labor takes on its victims. The portrait serves as a stark reminder of the social inequalities prevalent during that era - where poverty pushed children like Tony into exploitative jobs instead of providing them with education and carefree moments. As viewers gaze upon this print captured almost a century ago, they are transported back to an era when workers' rights were still being fought for. It serves as an important historical document shedding light on the plight of working-class youth in North America at that time.
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