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Mary Creed, aged 14, selling cigars, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
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Mary Creed, aged 14, selling cigars, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
872444 Mary Creed, aged 14, selling cigars, c.1930 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22736926
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Booth Buyer Buying Child Labour Cigar Cigarette Cigarettes Cigars Counter Customer Seller Selling Stall Store Vendor
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This photograph, titled "Mary Creed, aged 14, selling cigars" takes us back to the early 1930s. The image captures a poignant moment in history when child labor was still prevalent. Mary Creed, a young girl of just fourteen years old, can be seen standing behind a wooden counter at her booth. With determination etched on her face, Mary engages with potential customers who approach her stall. Her small frame is juxtaposed against the towering shelves filled with cigars and cigarettes. It's evident that she has taken on adult responsibilities far beyond her tender age. Lewis Wickes Hine masterfully captures this scene through his lens, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by children during this era. This powerful photograph serves as a reminder of the challenges they endured while trying to make ends meet for their families. The composition also highlights the presence of an older male customer leaning over the counter towards Mary. His expression suggests curiosity or perhaps even concern for this young vendor's circumstances. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we are transported back in time to witness an important chapter in our shared history – one that reminds us of both resilience and social progress made since then.
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