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HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912. Poor housing conditions for textile mill workers in Woonsocket
HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912.
Poor housing conditions for textile mill workers in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1912
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Media ID 12233911
1912 Children Hine Home Housing Lewis Mill Mound November Poverty Rhode Island Sanitation Textile Mill Wickes Turn Of Century
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the powerful image "HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912" by Lewis Hine from The Granger Collection. Witness the stark reality of textile mill workers' living conditions in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as captured by this iconic photograph. Our high-quality prints retain the authenticity and detail of the original image, making it an impactful addition to any room. Relive history and spark conversation with this poignant piece of social documentation.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.1cm (11.9" x 7.9")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of mill housing in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, during the early 20th century. Taken by Lewis Hine in November 1912, it exposes the deplorable living conditions endured by textile mill workers and their families. In this haunting image, we see a dilapidated building with worn-out exteriors that reflect years of neglect. The sepia tones add to the somber atmosphere surrounding this scene. A young girl stands outside the entrance, her face revealing both innocence and weariness beyond her years. The photo highlights not only the poverty but also the lack of basic sanitation facilities available to these workers. It serves as a stark reminder of how industrialization often came at a great cost to human lives and dignity. Hine's work was instrumental in exposing social injustices like these across America during this time period. Through his lens, he aimed to shed light on societal issues that were otherwise hidden from public view. This print is a poignant reminder of our history and an important testament to those who fought for better working and living conditions for all Americans. It serves as a call-to-action against exploitation and reminds us never to forget those who suffered so greatly in pursuit of progress.
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