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CHILD LABOR, 1889. A 12-year-old boy pulling threads in a New York City garment sweatshop
CHILD LABOR, 1889.
A 12-year-old boy pulling threads in a New York City garment sweatshop. Photographed by Jacob Riis, c1889
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1889 Child Labor Garment Jacob Manhattan Manufacture Poor Riis Sweatshop Textile Textile Mill Working Class
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Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the powerful and poignant image of CHILD LABOR, 1889. This vintage photograph, taken by Jacob Riis, captures the reality of a 12-year-old boy working in a New York City garment sweatshop. This mug is not just a drinkware, it's a conversation starter and a reminder of the past. Each sip brings history to life and makes for a unique and thought-provoking addition to your daily routine. Order yours today and make every moment count.
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
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CHILD LABOR, 1889 - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Industrial America
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. This poignant photograph, captured by Jacob Riis in 1889, serves as a stark reminder of the dark chapter in American history known as child labor. In this haunting image, we witness a twelve-year-old boy toiling away in a New York City garment sweatshop. With his small frame hunched over and eyes fixed on his task, he pulls threads with utmost concentration. The backdrop of this scene is an overcrowded room filled with weary faces of men and boys engaged in similar laborious work. The dimly lit space reflects the harsh conditions that these young workers endured day after day. Their innocence stolen at such tender ages, they were forced into grueling jobs instead of receiving an education or enjoying their childhood. Jacob Riis's powerful lens captures not only the physical toll child labor took on these children but also highlights the systemic poverty that plagued many working-class families during this era. This photograph stands as evidence against those who turned a blind eye to such exploitation. As we reflect upon this image today, it serves as a call for us to remember our past and strive towards creating fairer opportunities for all children. Let it remind us that every child deserves access to education, protection from exploitation, and above all else - their right to be carefree kids without being burdened by adult responsibilities too soon.
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