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Photographic Print : 12 year old Eddie Norton, makes about 40 cents a day as a sweeper at Saxon Mill, Spartanburg
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12 year old Eddie Norton, makes about 40 cents a day as a sweeper at Saxon Mill, Spartanburg
XOS1273742 12 year old Eddie Norton, makes about 40 cents a day as a sweeper at Saxon Mill, Spartanburg, North Carolina, 1912 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who documented from 1908-1912 the working conditions and exploitation of children in all types of industries. ); American, out of copyright
Media ID 12719525
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this poignant photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring 12-year-old Eddie Norton. Taken in 1912 at Saxon Mill in Spartanburg, North Carolina, this black and white image captures the raw reality of childhood labor during an era when children as young as Eddie worked long hours for meager wages, making approximately 40 cents a day as a sweeper. This evocative piece from the Bridgeman Images archive is a powerful reminder of history and the resilience of the human spirit. Bring this poignant moment into your home or office with a Media Storehouse Photographic Print, and let the story live on.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. The subject, 12-year-old Eddie Norton, stands solemnly in front of Saxon Mill in Spartanburg, North Carolina. With a broom in hand, he earns a meager income of about 40 cents per day as a sweeper. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, this image is part of his extensive documentation from 1908 to 1912 on the exploitation and working conditions endured by children across various industries. Hine's mission was to shed light on these injustices and advocate for reform. In this particular photo, Eddie represents countless children who were forced into labor at an early age due to poverty and societal circumstances. His young face reflects both resilience and weariness beyond his years. The backdrop of Saxon Mill serves as a stark reminder of the industrialization that fueled such exploitative practices. This textile factory symbolizes not only economic progress but also the dark underbelly of child labor prevalent during that era. Today, we look back on images like these with gratitude for the reforms achieved since then. They serve as poignant reminders that every child deserves access to education and protection from exploitation – rights we must continue fighting for globally.
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