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HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912. An Italian American mother and five children in their
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HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912. An Italian American mother and five children in their
HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912.
An Italian American mother and five children in their crowded textile mill workers home in Providence, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1912
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1912 Adolescent Brother Busy Children Daughter Dirty Family Furniture Hine Home Houseware Housing Immigrant Lewis Mill Mother November Oil Lamp Poverty Providence Rhode Island Room Sister Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Young Turn Of Century
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This photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in November 1912, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of an Italian American mother and her five children residing in a crowded textile mill workers' home in Providence, Rhode Island. The image portrays the harsh realities faced by immigrant families during this era. The room is teeming with activity as the family members navigate their limited living space. Siblings of various ages can be seen engaged in different tasks - from an adolescent brother focused on his work to a young daughter playing amidst the cluttered furniture. The worn-out interior reflects both poverty and resilience, with its dirty walls and simple oil lamp providing dim illumination. Lewis Hine's skilled use of sepia tones adds depth to this snapshot of early 20th-century life. It captures not only the physical conditions but also conveys a sense of determination within these working-class individuals striving for better opportunities. As we observe this intimate scene frozen in time, it serves as a reminder that countless families like these played crucial roles in shaping America's industrial landscape. Their stories deserve recognition for their contributions to society despite facing immense challenges along their journey. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to appreciate Lewis Hine's ability to capture raw emotions through his lens while shedding light on forgotten narratives from our nation's past.
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