Child labour in carpenters shop
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Child labour in carpenters shop
Carpenters apprentice, France
1841
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1841 Apprentice Apprenticeship Carpenter Carpentry Conditions Labour Worker Workshop
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the reality of child labor in a carpenter's shop in France during the 19th century. The young apprentice, dressed in tattered clothes and barefoot, is intently focused on his task, chiseling a piece of wood with an expression of determination on his face. The master carpenter, dressed in a worn apron and with a serious expression, oversees the work of his young apprentice. The dimly lit workshop, filled with tools and wood shavings, reflects the harsh conditions under which these workers toiled. Child labor was a common practice during the Industrial Revolution, with children as young as five or six working long hours in factories and workshops to contribute to their families' meager incomes. The use of child labor was often justified as a means of providing an education and a trade for the next generation, but the reality was far from ideal. Children were often exposed to dangerous working conditions, long hours, and low wages. This photograph, taken in 1841, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of child labor in the carpentry industry during the 19th century in France. It serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting the rights and welfare of children in the workforce and the need for regulations and laws to ensure their safety and well-being.
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