Fine Art Print : HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911. Young boys and girls working alongside men and women
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HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911. Young boys and girls working alongside men and women
HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911.
Young boys and girls working alongside men and women shucking oysters at the Dunbar Cannery factory in Dunbar, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911
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Media ID 12318216
1911 Adolescent Apron Cannery Child Labor Crate Dunbar Factory Headscarf Hine Industry Lewis Marine Oyster Poverty Shucker Wickes Young Southeast
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic photograph "Hine: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911" by Lewis Hine. This captivating image transports us back in time to the Dunbar Cannery factory in Louisiana, where young boys and girls, as well as men and women, worked together to shuck oysters. The Granger Collection's stunning black-and-white photograph, taken in March 1911, offers a poignant glimpse into the past and makes for a thought-provoking addition to any home or office. Bring a piece of history into your space with this beautiful Fine Art Print.
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 50.8cm x 35.9cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911" takes us back to a time when child labor was prevalent in American industries. In this image captured by Lewis Hine in March 1911, we are transported to the Dunbar Cannery factory in Dunbar, Louisiana. The scene depicts young boys and girls diligently working alongside men and women as they shuck oysters. Dressed in aprons, caps, and headscarves, these children seem far too young to be engaged in such arduous work. Their youthful faces reveal both determination and weariness beyond their years. The interior of the cannery is filled with crates of oysters awaiting processing. The sepia-toned photograph exudes a sense of early industrialization as workers navigate through this marine industry setting. Poverty looms over the room like an unwelcome guest; it is evident that these individuals are driven by necessity rather than choice. Lewis Hine's powerful lens captures not only the physical labor but also the social issues surrounding child labor during this era. This thought-provoking image serves as a reminder of our progress since then while urging us never to forget those who endured such hardships for economic survival. This print from Granger Art on Demand offers a glimpse into history—a stark portrayal of young lives intertwined with work at an age where innocence should prevail over responsibility.
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