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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Boy using a warping machine with a man overseeing his

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Boy using a warping machine with a man overseeing his


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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Boy using a warping machine with a man overseeing his

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
Boy using a warping machine with a man overseeing his work at the Catawba Cotton Mill in Newton, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908

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1908 Adolescent Child Child Labor Cotton Curtain Fabric Factory Hine Lewis Machinery Newton North Carolina Pile Teacher Teaching Textile Mill Wickes Young Catawba Southeast Turn Of Century Warping


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HINE - CHILD LABOR, 1908. A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Industrial America

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. This poignant photograph captures a heart-wrenching scene from the Catawba Cotton Mill in Newton, North Carolina, back in December 1908. The image showcases an adolescent boy diligently operating a warping machine under the watchful eye of a man overseeing his work. Lewis Hine, renowned for his powerful documentation of child labor during this era, skillfully immortalized this moment that exposes the grim truth behind early American industry. The sepia-toned print evokes a sense of nostalgia while simultaneously serving as a stark reminder of the hardships endured by young workers. The boy's serious expression hints at both determination and resignation as he navigates through piles of fabric and machinery far beyond his years. This haunting portrayal sheds light on the exploitation faced by countless children who were forced to toil away their youth in factories like this one. Hine's lens not only captured reality but also served as an instrument for change; these photographs played a crucial role in raising awareness about child labor and ultimately led to significant reforms within industrial practices. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from over a century ago, let us remember those brave souls who fought against such injustices and be grateful for how far society has come since then.

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