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GEORGIA: TEXTILE MILL, 1909. Young children and adult textile workers in front
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GEORGIA: TEXTILE MILL, 1909. Young children and adult textile workers in front
GEORGIA: TEXTILE MILL, 1909.
Young children and adult textile workers in front of the Tifton Cotton Mill in Tifton, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909
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1909 Adolescent Barefoot Child Labor Children Cotton Dirty Factory Georgia Hine Lewis Poverty Teenager Textile Mill Wickes Young Southeast
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GEORGIA: TEXTILE MILL, 1909. A Glimpse into the Harsh Reality of Child Labor in America's Past". This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time - a group of young children and adult textile workers standing solemnly in front of the Tifton Cotton Mill in Tifton, Georgia. Taken by Lewis Hine in January 1909, this image serves as a stark reminder of the hardships endured during the turn of the century. The faces tell stories that words cannot fully convey. In their eyes, one can see traces of exhaustion and resilience beyond their tender years. These barefoot boys and girls were thrust into adulthood prematurely, forced to toil away under grueling conditions for meager wages. Their clothes are tattered rags stained with dirt from long hours spent within the confines of this early factory. Poverty is etched on their faces as they stand united against adversity, forming an unlikely bond amidst such hardship. Hine's sepia-toned portrait serves as both documentation and condemnation - shedding light on child labor practices that plagued American society at that time. It stands as a testament to those who fought tirelessly for reform and social justice. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, let us remember these brave souls who paved the way for better working conditions for future generations. May it serve as a constant reminder that progress comes at a price; one paid not only by adults but also by innocent children robbed of their childhoods.
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