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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
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the poignant image of child laborers in the cotton fields of Waxahachie, Texas, 1913. This historic photograph by Lewis Hine, obtained from the Library of Congress through Granger Art on Demand, brings a powerful message of the past to your daily routine. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and serves as a conversation starter, allowing you to reflect on the history and progress made in labor rights. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your mornings.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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