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Love Conquered Fear, 1840
Love Conquered Fear, 1840. Michael Armstrong, adopted by a mill owner, embracing his brother Edward who is one of the ragged factory boys working amongst the spinning mules. By Michaels foot a child crawls out from under the mule. Children were employed to keep the floor under the mules free of dust and fibres to minimise risk of fire. They often suffered horrific injuries when crushed by moving machinery. From The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong by Frances Trollope, who was an active campaigner against the use of child labour in British factories. (London, 1840). (Colorised black and white print)
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Child Labour Colorised Colourised Danger Dangerous Embracing Exploitation Health And Safety Industrial Revolution Machine Machinery Manufacturing Mechanisation Progress Ragged Rags Spinning Spinning Machine Spinning Mule Textile Industry Textile Manufacturing Textile Mill Textile Worker Textiles Worker
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Love Conquered Fear, 1840 - A Powerful Image of Compassion Amidst Industrial Exploitation
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. This print titled "Love Conquered Fear, 1840" captures a poignant moment during the height of Britain's industrial revolution. The image depicts Michael Armstrong, an adopted son of a mill owner, embracing his brother Edward amidst a backdrop of ragged factory boys toiling away among spinning mules. In this scene, love triumphs over fear as Michael extends his protective arms around Edward while a child crawls out from under the dangerous machinery at their feet. It serves as a stark reminder that children were employed in these textile mills to prevent dust and fibers from causing fires—a hazardous task that often led to horrific injuries when they were crushed by moving machinery. The photograph is derived from Frances Trollope's influential novel "The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong" where she actively campaigned against the use of child labor in British factories. Through her work, Trollope shed light on the harsh realities faced by impoverished workers within this rapidly mechanizing industry. This colorized print not only reflects the progress brought about by technology but also exposes the dark underbelly of exploitation prevalent during this era. It invites viewers to contemplate the human cost behind such advancements and raises awareness about issues surrounding health and safety regulations. As we gaze upon this evocative image, it serves as both a historical document capturing an event within Britain's textile industry and a powerful symbol advocating for social change—an enduring testament that love can conquer fear even amidst perilous circumstances.
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