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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1909. A young doffer working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1909. A young doffer working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1909.
A young doffer working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909
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1909 Adolescent Augusta Bobbin Child Child Labor Cotton Doffer Factory Georgia Hine Lewis Machinery Profile Spinner Spinning Spool Textile Mill Thread Wickes Young Southeast
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This photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in January 1909, transports us back to a significant era in American history. The image showcases the harsh reality of child labor during the turn of the century, specifically highlighting a young doffer working diligently inside the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. In this sepia-toned print, we see an adolescent boy immersed in his work amidst a bustling factory interior. His profile is illuminated against the backdrop of spinning machinery and stacks of cotton thread spools. With focused determination etched on his face, he skillfully tends to bobbins and removes full spools from spinning frames as part of his role as a doffer. Hine's powerful lens captures not only the physical presence of this young worker but also serves as a poignant reminder of societal issues that plagued America at that time. Child labor was rampant across industries like textiles, where children were forced into grueling hours under dangerous conditions instead of receiving an education or enjoying their childhood. This photograph stands as evidence for reformers who fought tirelessly to bring about change and improve working conditions for these vulnerable children. It serves as a testament to Lewis Hine's dedication to exposing social injustices through photography. The Granger Collection has preserved this historical artifact with utmost care and now offers it for public viewing through Granger Art on Demand platform - reminding us all never to forget our past struggles while striving towards progress and equality today.
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