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Children working in spinning shed, 1910

Children working in spinning shed, 1910


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Children working in spinning shed, 1910

Children and overseer at work in the spinning shed of an American cotton mill, 1910. At this date the use of child labor was widespread in US factories and in the South one quarter of the hands were under sixteen

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American Culture Automatic Childhood Control Effort Exploitation Factory Girls Industry Manufacture Manufacturing Mid Adult Women Two People Weaving Working Manufacturing Equipment Spinning Wheel


EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of early 20th-century American industry. In the frame, we see children toiling away in a spinning shed of an American cotton mill in 1910. The image serves as a stark reminder that child labor was once widespread in US factories, with one quarter of workers under sixteen years old. The full-length shot showcases the immense effort these young souls put into their work, standing amidst rows of manufacturing equipment. Their presence highlights the exploitation that marred this era's history, where innocent childhoods were sacrificed for profit-driven production. An overseer looms over them, symbolizing the control exerted by those who benefited from this system. The automatic spinning wheel stands as a testament to technological advancements driving industrialization at the expense of human welfare. This photograph offers us a window into an important chapter in American culture and serves as a poignant reminder of our past sins. It compels us to reflect on how far we have come since then and underscores the importance of protecting and cherishing every child's right to education and freedom from exploitation

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