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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
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring a poignant image from the past. This mug showcases a powerful photograph taken by Lewis Hine in May 1911, depicting the settlement of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia. The black-and-white image, sourced from The Granger Collection, offers a glimpse into history and serves as a reminder of the past. Hold your favorite beverage in this collectible mug and let the story of the factory worker housing resonate with every sip.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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