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Fine Art Print : SWEATSHOPS, 1912. A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
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SWEATSHOPS, 1912. A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
SWEATSHOPS, 1912.
A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
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Media ID 12317856
1910 1912 Domestic Dress Employee Employment Garment Hine Lewis Maker Making Manhattan Manufacture Poor Sewing Sewing Machine Sweatshop Tailor Textile Wickes Working Class
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic photograph "Sweatshops, 1912" by Lewis Wickes Hine. This powerful image, taken in a New York City sweatshop, offers a poignant glimpse into history, revealing the harsh realities of the industrial era. Hine's photograph is a poignant reminder of the past and a testament to the progress we have made. Bring this historical masterpiece into your home or office and start a conversation about the evolution of labor conditions and social reform.
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 50.8cm x 36.5cm (20" x 14.4")
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.
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of sweatshops in early 20th century New York City. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in 1912, it provides a glimpse into the lives of garment workers who toiled away in cramped and unsanitary conditions. The image showcases an interior view of a sweatshop, where men are hunched over sewing machines, diligently working on garments. The room is dimly lit, emphasizing the gloomy atmosphere that these workers endured day after day. Their faces show signs of exhaustion and hardship as they labor to make ends meet. Hine's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the exploitation faced by many working-class individuals during this era. Sweatshops were notorious for their low wages, long hours, and lack of safety regulations. This image sheds light on the realities faced by those employed in such establishments. As we reflect on this photograph from over a century ago, it prompts us to consider how far we have come in terms of worker rights and labor laws. It also serves as a call to action to continue advocating for fair treatment and improved working conditions for all employees today. Through his lens, Hine captured not only the physical environment but also conveyed the emotional toll that sweatshop work took on its workers. This print stands as both a historical document and a testament to human resilience amidst adversity.
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