Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps

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Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps

Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open. Lateness meant the strap and loss of one quarter of a days wages. From Frances Trollope The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, London, 1840

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant print captured from Frances Trollope's book, "The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong" we are transported back to the harsh realities faced by impoverished families in 19th century Britain. The image portrays a mother desperately urging her child to go to work in the mill, despite their tattered clothes and freezing conditions. As snow blankets the ground, straw peeks out from under their worn-out shoes, serving as a feeble attempt to keep their feet warm amidst the biting cold. A group of children huddles together outside the mill door, anxiously waiting for it to open. They know that lateness means not only enduring physical punishment with "the strap" but also losing a quarter of their meager daily wages. This snapshot encapsulates the grueling labor endured by these young souls who were forced into factory work at an early age. Frances Trollope's vivid description and this evocative photo expose us to the stark reality of life in England during this era – where poverty was rampant and children were robbed of their innocence through arduous manual labor. It serves as a reminder of how far society has come since then, shedding light on our progress while igniting compassion for those who suffered before us. This photograph is not just an artifact; it is a testament to resilience and survival against all odds—a powerful visual representation that demands reflection on our shared history and compels us towards creating a more equitable future for all.

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