Framed Print > Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Highlands > Wick
Framed Print : HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A seven-year old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co
![View Granger Art on Demand Prints Granger Art on Demand](/templates/printstore/2167/images/logo_60x60.gif)
Framed Photos From Granger
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
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 12318405
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
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of history into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This powerful photograph, titled "HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913," captures the poignant image of a seven-year-old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co., taken by renowned social reformer Lewis Hine. This timeless image, sourced from Granger Art on Demand, is a poignant reminder of the past and an important conversation starter. Our high-quality Framed Prints are made to last, with museum-grade materials ensuring the vibrancy and detail of the image are preserved for years to come. Add this thought-provoking piece to your collection and start a dialogue about the past, present, and future of social justice.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mollusks
> Oysters
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> Lewis Hine
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> Lewis Hines
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> Lewis Wickes Hine
> Arts
> Artists
> Y
> Art Young
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Portraits
> Fine art
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Scotland
> Highlands
> Wick
> South America
> Related Images
> Granger Art on Demand
> Labor
EDITORS COMMENTS
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.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.