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CHILD LABOR, 1910. Regular workers in a Chattanooga, Tennessee, textile mill
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CHILD LABOR, 1910. Regular workers in a Chattanooga, Tennessee, textile mill
CHILD LABOR, 1910.
Regular workers in a Chattanooga, Tennessee, textile mill. Photographed in 1910 by Lewis W. Hine
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1910 Barefoot Chattanooga Child Labor Factory Hine Lewis Manufacture Poor Textile Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Southeast
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Capturing the Harsh Reality - Child Labor in 1910 Chattanooga Textile Mill
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This powerful photograph, taken by Lewis W. Hine in 1910, transports us back to a time when innocence was stolen and childhoods were sacrificed for the sake of industrial progress. The image depicts regular workers in a textile mill located in Chattanooga, Tennessee - a haunting reminder of the widespread child labor that plagued America at the turn of the century. In this poignant snapshot, we witness an American boy barefooted and surrounded by women who share his fate. Their tired faces reflect lives filled with hardship and struggle as they toil away in this early factory setting. The absence of smiles speaks volumes about their daily reality; these children should be playing games or attending school instead of working long hours under grueling conditions. Hine's masterful composition captures not only their physical exhaustion but also hints at their emotional burden. These young souls are trapped within a system that perpetuates poverty while denying them opportunities for growth and education. As we gaze upon this photograph, let it serve as a stark reminder of our collective responsibility to protect vulnerable members of society from exploitation. May it ignite conversations about social justice and inspire action towards eradicating child labor once and for all.
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