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HINE: SILK MILL, 1924. A boy and a girl working a loom at the Cheney Silk Mills
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HINE: SILK MILL, 1924. A boy and a girl working a loom at the Cheney Silk Mills
HINE: SILK MILL, 1924.
A boy and a girl working a loom at the Cheney Silk Mills in South Manchester, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1924
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Media ID 13139545
1924 Anonymous Cheney Child Labor Connecticut Factory Hine Lewis Loom Machinery Mill Silk Wickes Working Working Class
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This sepia-toned photograph, titled "HINE: SILK MILL, 1924" captures a poignant moment in the history of American labor. In this image, taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in South Manchester, Connecticut, we see a boy and a girl diligently working side by side at a loom inside the Cheney Silk Mills. The atmosphere within the mill is palpable; the air thick with determination and resilience as these young workers navigate their way through intricate machinery. Their faces reveal both concentration and innocence, embodying the bittersweet reality of child labor during this era. Hine's lens transports us to an early 20th-century factory setting where children were often subjected to arduous work conditions instead of enjoying their youth. This powerful visual serves as a reminder of the hardships endured by working-class families striving for survival. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand's collection, it becomes clear that behind every thread woven into silk lies untold stories of sacrifice and struggle. The anonymous boy and girl depicted here symbolize countless others who labored tirelessly in pursuit of economic stability. Let us honor their legacy by acknowledging how far we have come since then while recognizing that there is still work to be done in ensuring fair treatment for all members of our society.
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