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CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1913. Group of young cotton pickers near Waxahachie, Texas
CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1913.
Group of young cotton pickers near Waxahachie, Texas. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1913
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Media ID 12224638
1916 Child Labor Cotton Family Father Field Hine Lewis Oklahoma Picker Poor Sack Southwest Wickes Working
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17cm (9.3" x 6.7")
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CHILD LABOR - COTTON, 1913. A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Early 20th Century America
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This powerful photograph captures a haunting scene from the year 1913, shedding light on the grim existence faced by young cotton pickers near Waxahachie, Texas. Taken by Lewis Hine, an influential photographer and social reformer of his time, this image serves as a stark reminder of the widespread child labor prevalent in early American society. In sepia tones that evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, we witness a group of children toiling away in the cotton fields under harsh conditions. Among them are boys and girls who should be enjoying their carefree childhood but instead find themselves burdened with adult responsibilities at such tender ages. The presence of a man – possibly their father – hints at how poverty forced families to rely on every available pair of hands for survival. These children were denied education and robbed of their innocence as they worked tirelessly to fill sacks with cotton. While this photograph may depict just one moment in time, it represents countless stories across Oklahoma and Southwest America where child labor was rampant during this era. It stands as both evidence and catalyst for change; exposing societal injustices that demanded urgent attention. Preserved by the Library of Congress today, this print serves as a poignant reminder that progress has been made since then but also reminds us to remain vigilant against any form of exploitation or injustice towards our most vulnerable members - our children
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