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CHILD LABOR: BOOTBLACK, 1924. Jimmie, a seven-year-old bootblack, working on Canal
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CHILD LABOR: BOOTBLACK, 1924. Jimmie, a seven-year-old bootblack, working on Canal
CHILD LABOR: BOOTBLACK, 1924.
Jimmie, a seven-year-old bootblack, working on Canal Street in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1924
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1924 Bootblack Canal Street Child Labor Downtown Hine Lewis Lower Manhattan Manhattan Poor Wickes Working Class Young
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CHILD LABOR - BOOTBLACK, 1924. A Glimpse into the Harsh Reality of Early 20th Century New York City
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. This poignant print captures a heart-wrenching scene from the bustling streets of Lower Manhattan in 1924. Meet Jimmie, a seven-year-old bootblack who toils away on Canal Street as part of the working class that populated this vibrant city. The photograph, taken by Lewis Hine, serves as a stark reminder of the dark underbelly of urban life during this era. Jimmie's young face reflects both determination and weariness beyond his tender years. His small frame is dwarfed by the towering buildings that surround him, symbolizing how child labor was an unfortunate reality amidst progress and prosperity. In his tattered clothes and with a box full of shoe-polishing supplies at his side, Jimmie represents countless children whose childhoods were stolen due to poverty and societal indifference. This image exposes the harsh conditions faced by these young workers who were forced to navigate crowded streets while trying to eke out a living. Lewis Hine's powerful photography played an instrumental role in raising awareness about child labor abuses across America during this time period. By capturing moments like these with unflinching honesty, he shed light on the plight of those trapped in poverty-stricken communities. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, let it serve as a reminder that progress should never come at the expense of our most vulnerable citizens - our
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