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HINE: TRUANT, 1909. A young truant hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during
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HINE: TRUANT, 1909. A young truant hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during
HINE: TRUANT, 1909.
A young truant hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during school hours in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909
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1909 Adolescent Barefoot Boat Boston Child Harbor Hine Lewis Overalls Poverty Rope Wickes Young Illiterate Truant Turn Of Century
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HINE - TRUANT, 1909. A Glimpse into the Lost Childhood of a Boston Truant
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. In this poignant photograph captured by Lewis Hine in October 1909, we are transported to the bustling harbor of Boston, Massachusetts. Against the backdrop of fishing boats and cityscape, a young truant stands barefooted on the dock during school hours. The sepia-toned image evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era long gone. The boy's overalls hang loosely on his thin frame, symbolizing both poverty and resilience. Illiterate and forgotten by society, he finds solace amidst the chaotic beauty of the harbor. His youthful face reveals traces of innocence lost too soon as he gazes at the world beyond his reach. Hine's lens captures not only a moment frozen in time but also sheds light on societal issues prevalent during that turn-of-the-century period. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that childhood should be cherished and protected—a stark contrast to this young truant's reality. As we contemplate this image from Granger Art on Demand's collection, let us reflect upon our own privilege while acknowledging those who were denied their right to education and opportunity. May it inspire us to strive for social progress so that no child is left behind or forced onto paths they did not choose—like this nameless adolescent forever immortalized through Hine's lens.
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