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Small boys climbing on spinning frame to mend broken threads and replace empty bobbins at Bibb Mill
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Small boys climbing on spinning frame to mend broken threads and replace empty bobbins at Bibb Mill
XOS1273734 Small boys climbing on spinning frame to mend broken threads and replace empty bobbins at Bibb Mill, Macon, Georgia, 1909 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who documented from 1908-1912 the working conditions and exploitation of children in all types of industries. ); American, out of copyright
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This powerful photograph captures a haunting scene from the early 20th century. In the image, small boys can be seen fearlessly climbing on a spinning frame at Bibb Mill in Macon, Georgia. Their mission is to mend broken threads and replace empty bobbins, tasks that should never have fallen upon their young shoulders. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, this photo serves as evidence of the harsh working conditions and exploitation endured by children during this era. From 1908 to 1912, Hine documented various industries where child labor was prevalent. The image speaks volumes about the realities faced by these young workers. Poverty-stricken and barefooted, they find themselves amidst towering machinery in a textile factory. The innocence of childhood is stripped away as they are forced into industrial labor far beyond their years. Hine's work aimed to shed light on these injustices and advocate for reform. By capturing such poignant moments like this one at Bibb Mill, he hoped to bring attention to the urgent need for change in child labor practices across America. Today, this photograph stands as a reminder of our progress in protecting children's rights while serving as a testament to those who fought tirelessly for social justice throughout history.
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