Poster Print : A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga
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A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga
A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga. The overseer admitted she was regularly employed. Location: Augusta, Georgia. Date 1909 January
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Admitted Augusta Cotton Employed Georgia Globe Labour Manual Mill Overseer Poverty Regularly Spinner
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse collection of Poster Prints: "A Little Spinner in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Ga." This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back in time to the year 1909. The photograph, taken in Augusta, Georgia, showcases a young girl at work in the Globe Cotton Mill. With her determined expression and spinning wheel in hand, she embodies the resilient spirit of the era. This evocative poster print is perfect for those who appreciate historical imagery and the rich history of textile manufacturing. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with this beautiful and thought-provoking print.
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 20.7cm (11.9" x 8.1")
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 evocative photograph captures the image of a young girl, perhaps no more than eight or nine years old, intently focusing on her task as a spinner in the Globe Cotton Mill of Augusta, Georgia, in 1909. The mill, located in the heart of the American South, was a significant contributor to the region's cotton industry, which relied heavily on manual labor provided by children like this little girl. The oversight of child labor was a common practice during this era, and the girl in the photograph is shown to be regularly employed, as admitted by the mill overseer. The grim reality of poverty and the necessity for work are etched on her young face, as she sits hunched over her spinning wheel, her small hands moving deftly to create thread from raw cotton. The scene is a stark reminder of the harsh labor conditions that existed in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in the textile industry. The image also highlights the plight of child laborers, who were often exploited and subjected to long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions. Despite the progress made in labor laws and child welfare policies since this photograph was taken over a century ago, it serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of advocating for the rights and well-being of children, especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized in society.
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