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Fine Art Print : HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A ten-year old oyster shucker at the Maggioni Canning Co
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A ten-year old oyster shucker at the Maggioni Canning Co
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911.
A ten-year old oyster shucker at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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Media ID 12318341
1911 Adolescent Bucket Cannery Canning Child Child Labor Marine Oyster Picker Port Royal Poverty Shell Shucker South Carolina Young Southeast Unidentified
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our exquisite fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection. This powerful image, titled "HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911," captures the poignant moment of a ten-year-old oyster shucker at the Maggioni Canning Co in Port Royal, South Carolina. Taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in February 1911, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the past and the ongoing fight for workers' rights. Add this inspiring and thought-provoking piece to your collection and start a conversation about the importance of social justice.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph, captured by Lewis Hine in February 1911, transports us back to a time when child labor was all too common. The image showcases a ten-year-old boy standing inside the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Dressed in tattered clothing and wearing a worn-out hat, he is diligently shucking oysters with his small hands. The sepia-toned print highlights the stark reality of poverty that plagued many American families during this era. The young boy's solemn expression speaks volumes about the hardships he must endure at such a tender age. His work as an oyster shucker not only robs him of his childhood but also exposes him to hazardous conditions within the cannery. Lewis Hine's photography played a crucial role in exposing child labor practices across America during this period. Through his lens, he shed light on the exploitation faced by countless children who were forced into grueling jobs instead of receiving an education or enjoying their youth. As we gaze upon this powerful image, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come in protecting the rights and well-being of children. It prompts us to reflect on our responsibility to ensure that every child today has access to education, safety, and opportunities for growth rather than being subjected to exploitative labor practices like those depicted here.
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