Textile Mill Collection (page 5)

CHILD LABOR, 1908. A girl working as a spinner at a textile mill in Lancaster, South Carolina. Photographed in 1908 by Lewis W. Hine

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1912. A young textile mill worker eating his lunch in a doffing box in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1912

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Young textile mill boys at a cotton mill in Roanoke, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Two young Dinner-Toters delivering food to workers at Riverside Cotton Mills, Danville, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Boy at a warping machine at the Clyde Cotton Mill in Newton, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908

ALABAMA: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Child workers at Pell City Cotton Mill, Alabama. Photographed by Lewis Hine, November 1910

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1916. A 14 year old boy working in the Mule Room at the Berkshire Cotton Mill, Adams, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine on 10 July 1916

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1916. A group of young thread workers at the Kerr Thread Mill in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine, June 1916

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A girl working at a beam warper in a textile mill, Cherryville, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908

SWEATSHOP, c1900. Interior of an Improved Sweat-shop in a Well-Lighted Loft. Drawing, c1900

LAWRENCE STRIKE, 1912. A proclamation from the striking textile workers of Lawrence, Massachusetts, January-March 1912

CHILD LABOR, 1910. Regular workers in a Chattanooga, Tennessee, textile mill. Photographed in 1910 by Lewis W. Hine

CHILD LABOR, 1908. Sadie Pfeifer, 48 inches tall, age not known. She is one of many children at work in the Lancaster Cotton Mills. Photographed in 1908 by Lewis W. Hine

CHILD LABOR, 1910. An eight year old boy who picks up bobbins for 15 cents a day in a Fayetteville, Tennessee, textile mill. Photographed in 1910 by Lewis W. Hine

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Ten year old Sadie Feifer working in a North Carolina cotton mill. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1908

CHILD LABOR, 1909. Twelve year old John Dempsey working in the mule-spinning room of the Jackson Textile Mill, Fiskville, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine in 1909

LAWRENCE STRIKE, 1912. Parade of striking workers of the American Woolen Company at Lawrence, Massachusetts, January 1912

SWEATSHOP, 1912. Children are cheaper than grown-ups. Girls and young women working at their sewing machines in a sweatshop in New York City. Drawing, 1912, by Walter Tittle

NEW YORK SWEATSHOP, 1912. Interior of a garment sweatshop in New York City, 1912

SKIRT FACTORY, 1859. Thomsons Skirt Factory in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1859

TEXTILE MILL, 1908. A warper at his machine at the Catawba Cotton Mill in Newton, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908

TEXTILE MILL, 1908. A three-year old daughter of a supervisor visiting at a textile mill in Hickory, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908

TEXTILE MILL, 1908. A warper at his machine in a cotton mill in Newton, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908

TEXTILE MILL, 1908. View of the Lancaster Cotton Mills, one of the worst places found for child labor in Lancaster, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908

TEXTILE MILL, 1908. View of the Wylie Mill which employed many young children in Chester, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908

TEXTILE WORKERS, 1909. Textile mill workers at the King Mill in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

ALABAMA: HOUSING, 1914. Run down housing for Adelaide Mill workers in Anniston, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1914

ALABAMA: COTTON MILL, 1914. View of Anniston Manufacturing Company with the worst sanitation and child labor conditions in the town of Anniston, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1914

TEXTILE MILL, 1916. The Richard P. Borden Mill in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1916

HINE: CLINTON MILLS, 1908. View of Clinton Mills, a cotton mill where many youngsters were employed in Clinton, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908

TEXTILE MILL, 1916. Spooler tender at the American Linen Company factory, Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1916

TEXTILE MILL, 1916. Young spinner at the American Linen Company factory, Fall River, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine, June 1916

TEXTILE MILL, 1916. Young spooler tender at the American Linen Company factory, Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1916

MISSISSIPPI: YARN MILL. A band boy and an overseer at a yarn mill in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Young spinners and doffers at the Lancaster Cotton Mills in Lancaster, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1908

MISSISSIPPI: YARN MILL. A young spinner at a yarn mill in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911

ALABAMA: COTTON MILL, 1910. Child workers at Pell City Cotton Mill, Alabama. Photographed by Lewis Hine, November 1910

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1909. Young girls working in the cotton spool room at the Bibbings Manufacturing Company in Macon, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

MEXICO: TEXTILE FACTORY. Painting by Pedro Gauldi, mid 19th century

TEXTILE MILL WORKER, 1908. Old man inspecting yarn. Rhodes Manufacturing Company, Lincolntown, North Carolina. Photographed by Lewis Hine, 1908

TEXTILE MILL: POWER LOOMS. Power looms in a textile mill at Fall River, Massachusetts. Stereograph, c1900

SCRAP MACHINERY, 1912. A pile of scrap machinery outside the Carolina Cotton Mill in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1912

TEXTILE MILL WORKERS, 1911. Workers at the end of the day at the Tidewater Knitting Mill in Portsmouth, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911

COTTON MILL WORKERS, 1913. A group of of young workers in Lane Cotton Mill, New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1913

HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1911. Interior of the Magnolia Cotton Mill spinning room in Magnolia, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911

TEXTILE MANUFACTURE, 1853. Work schedule at the Holyoke Mills, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 1853

TEXTILE MILL: COTTON. Batting: interior view of a Manchester cotton manufactures mill. Lithograph, English, c. 1840

TEXTILE MANUFACTURE, 1840. Reeding and drawing-in. Interior view of a Manchester cotton manufactures mill. Lithograph, English

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"Exploring the Rich History of Textile Mills: From Old Wool Mills to Armley Mills Leeds" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of textile mills, where innovation and craftsmanship converged. Located west of the city, specifically in the Manningham area of Bradford, these old wool mills stood as iconic symbols of industrial prowess. The Burnley Weavers Triangle DES01_01_0212 captures a glimpse into this era, showcasing the intricate machinery that powered these bustling factories. Traveling across continents and centuries, we delve into American textile mills from the 1800s through cloth labels that bear witness to their legacy. These labels tell stories woven with threads of hard work and dedication. Innovation took center stage with inventions like the Jacquard loom in the 1880s, revolutionizing fabric production by introducing complex patterns previously unimaginable. Witnessing cotton printing at Merton Abbey Works around c1884 transports us to an era when vibrant colors adorned fabrics under unknown creators' skilled hands. Not limited to cotton alone, Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works showcases another facet of textile manufacturing's diversity—a testament to human creativity meeting practicality. The journey continues with a line engraving depicting mule spinning in a cotton textile mill from 1834—an arduous process carried out by dedicated workers who shaped history one thread at a time. Wool sorters captured in c1880 photographs remind us that every aspect was meticulously attended to ensure quality products reached consumers' hands. Venturing further north brings us to Saltaire works around c1880—a grand establishment built on philanthropy—where workers found solace amidst towering chimneys while contributing their skills towards creating textiles that would stand the test of time. Across borders lies New Lanark Mills in Scotland circa 1815—a utopian vision realized by Robert Owen where labor conditions were improved for workers while maintaining productivity levels high—an inspiring model still relevant today.