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FACTORY WORKER HOUSING, 1911. Settlement of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia
FACTORY WORKER HOUSING, 1911.
Settlement of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911
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Media ID 12233907
1911 Cotton Factory Hine Home Housing Industry Lewis Mill Poor Poverty Shack Smoke Smokestack Textile Mill Virginia Wickes Working Class Roanoke Southeast
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our Fine Art Print of 'Factory Worker Housing, 1911' from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative photograph, captured by Lewis Hine in May 1911, documents the living conditions of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia. A poignant reminder of the past, this print invites reflection on the social and industrial history of America. Bring this powerful image into your home or office to inspire conversation and spark curiosity. Order your Fine Art Print today from Media Storehouse and add a piece of history to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
Factory Worker Housing, 1911 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Textile Mill Workers in Roanoke, Virginia
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph by Lewis Hine takes us back to May 1911 and offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia. The image showcases a settlement where these hardworking individuals resided during this era. The sepia-toned print captures an early morning scene with a backdrop dominated by factory smokestacks and a towering water tank. Amidst this industrial landscape, we see rows of modest homes or shacks that served as housing for the workers and their families. These structures reflect the poverty and hardships faced by those who toiled tirelessly within the cotton industry at the turn of the century. Hine's lens focuses not only on buildings but also on people - men, women, and children who were part of this working-class community. Their faces tell stories of resilience amidst adversity; they are emblematic figures representing an entire generation dedicated to sustaining themselves through honest labor. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come in terms of worker rights and living standards. It is important to acknowledge our history while appreciating progress made since then. This print from Granger Art on Demand provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon our collective journey towards creating better lives for all members of society – one that cherishes human dignity above all else.
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