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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Nine of these children from 8 years old up go to school half a day
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Nine of these children from 8 years old up go to school half a day
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911.
Nine of these children from 8 years old up go to school half a day. They shuck oysters for four hours before school and three hours after school and on Saturday from 4 A.M. to early afternoon at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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1911 Adolescent Apron Cannery Canning Child Labor Children Dirty Dress February Hine Lewis Marine Oyster Port Royal Poverty Shucker South Carolina Wickes Working Class Young Southeast
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This powerful photograph, captured by Lewis Hine in February 1911, depicts a group of nine children who are forced to endure the harsh realities of child labor. Despite their tender ages ranging from 8 years old and up, these young souls attend school for only half a day. The rest of their time is consumed by arduous work at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. From shucking oysters for four hours before and after school to enduring grueling shifts on Saturdays that begin as early as 4 A. M. , these children's lives are marred by poverty and exploitation. Their faces bear witness to the hardships they endure daily – dirty clothes clinging to their small frames, aprons stained with remnants of their labor. Hine's lens captures not just a portrait but also an indictment against the social injustice prevalent during this era. These innocent faces stand as reminders of the urgent need for reform within our society. As we gaze upon this sepia-toned image, let us remember that behind every child worker lies stolen childhoods and unfulfilled dreams. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that it is our collective responsibility to protect and nurture our youth rather than subjecting them to such unjust circumstances. The Granger Collection presents this print not merely as an artistic piece but also as a call-to-action against child labor – urging us all to strive towards creating a world where no child is robbed of their right to education, playfulness, and hope
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