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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A mill supervisor with a group of young workers all under
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A mill supervisor with a group of young workers all under
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911.
A mill supervisor with a group of young workers all under the age of sixteen at a yarn mill in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911
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1911 Adolescent Barefoot Child Child Labor Factory Hine Industry Lewis Machinery Mississippi Poverty Spinner Spool Supervisor Sweatshop Textile Textile Mill Tread Wickes Working Class Yarn Young Southeast
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HINE - CHILD LABOR, 1911. A Glimpse into the Harsh Reality of Industrial America
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. This powerful photograph captures a haunting scene from the heart of American industry in 1911. Taken by Lewis Hine, it portrays a mill supervisor surrounded by a group of young workers, all under the age of sixteen, at a yarn mill in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The image showcases the stark contrast between innocence and exploitation as these children stand barefooted amidst towering machinery. Their faces bear traces of exhaustion and hardship that no child should ever endure. The sepia tones add an air of nostalgia to this turn-of-the-century portrait, reminding us how far we have come in protecting our youth. Hine's lens exposes not only the physical toll but also the emotional burden carried by these adolescent boys and girls trapped within this sweatshop environment. It serves as a poignant reminder that child labor was once commonplace across America's industrial landscape. Through this photograph, we witness both the resilience and vulnerability inherent in these young workers' lives. Their presence symbolizes an era marred by poverty and social inequality while shedding light on their role as cogs within an unforgiving textile mill system. As viewers contemplate this historical artifact captured over a century ago, they are compelled to reflect upon progress made towards safeguarding children's rights today. This image stands testament to our collective responsibility to ensure that every child is afforded opportunities for education, growth, and protection against exploitation – lessons
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