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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Young doffers pushing carts filled with spools of thread
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Young doffers pushing carts filled with spools of thread
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
Young doffers pushing carts filled with spools of thread in the Trenton Mills in Gastonia, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908
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1908 Adolescent Cart Child Labor Children Cotton Doffer Factory Hine Industry Lewis North Carolina November Poor Spool Textile Mill Thread Trenton Wickes Working Class Young Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in November 1908, it showcases young doffers pushing carts filled with spools of thread inside the Trenton Mills in Gastonia, North Carolina. In sepia tones, the image transports us back to a time when children as young as these adolescents were forced into grueling work at textile mills. The boys wear worn-out caps and their faces reflect a sense of exhaustion beyond their years. Their small frames strain under the weight of the heavy carts they push through the factory's interior. The photo serves as a stark reminder of the working conditions endured by those from impoverished backgrounds during this era. It exposes an industry that exploited vulnerable children for profit, highlighting both their physical burden and lost childhoods. Lewis Hine's documentation played a crucial role in exposing child labor practices across America and advocating for change. His photographs like this one shed light on social injustices and helped pave the way for reforms aimed at protecting future generations. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, we are reminded not only of how far society has come but also how much further there is still to go in ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all children around the world.
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