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Framed Print : FACTORY WORKER HOUSING, 1911. Settlement of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia
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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
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic photograph "Factory Worker Housing, 1911" by The Granger Collection. This evocative image, taken by Lewis Hine in May 1911, offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia during an era of industrialization. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the rich details and historical significance of this powerful photograph. Bring this piece into your home or office to spark conversation and inspire reflection on the past.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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