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Fine Art Print : HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A seven-year old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A seven-year old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913.
A seven-year old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1913
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1913 Adolescent Cannery Canning Child Child Labor February Hine Lewis Marine Oyster Photo Picker Poor Shell Shucker South Carolina Wickes Working Class Young Southeast Unidentified
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of child labor through the haunting image of HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. This fine art print, taken by Lewis Hine in February 1913 at the Lowden Canning Co in Bluffton, South Carolina, captures the heart-wrenching story of a seven-year-old oyster shucker. This powerful photograph is part of our Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints, meticulously reproduced from The Granger Collection. Each print is crafted with the utmost care to preserve the original's detail and depth, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Relive history through this evocative image and start a conversation about the past and its lessons for the future.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.3cm (16" x 19.8")
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.
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in February 1913, it shows a seven-year-old girl standing at her work station in the Lowden Canning Co. cannery in Bluffton, South Carolina. The young girl is an oyster shucker, her small hands covered in mud and shell fragments as she diligently works to earn a living. Her serious expression speaks volumes about the weight of responsibility placed upon her fragile shoulders at such a tender age. Hine's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the plight faced by countless children during this era. It exposes the exploitation of youth within working-class communities, where poverty forced them into dangerous and grueling jobs instead of receiving an education or enjoying their childhood. In sepia tones, this portrait immortalizes not only one unidentified young worker but also represents thousands like her who were trapped in similar circumstances across the Southeastern United States. The image stands as evidence that child labor was once an accepted norm within American society - a practice that would later be challenged and ultimately abolished thanks to tireless advocacy efforts. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, we are reminded of our duty to protect and nurture all children so they may grow up free from exploitation and have access to opportunities for growth and development.
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