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GEORGIA: TEXTILE MILL, 1909. Young children and adult textile workers in front
GEORGIA: TEXTILE MILL, 1909.
Young children and adult textile workers in front of the Tifton Cotton Mill in Tifton, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909
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Media ID 12318399
1909 Adolescent Barefoot Child Labor Children Cotton Dirty Factory Georgia Hine Lewis Poverty Teenager Textile Mill Wickes Young Southeast
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the historic image of "Georgia: Textile Mill, 1909." This captivating photograph, sourced from The Granger Collection, showcases young children and adults working at the Tifton Cotton Mill in Tifton, Georgia, as captured by Lewis Hine in January 1909. Relive history with every sip from this high-quality mug, perfect for tea or coffee. A great gift for history enthusiasts or as a unique addition to your own collection. Embrace the past, one mug at a time.
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
EDITORS COMMENTS
GEORGIA: TEXTILE MILL, 1909. A Glimpse into the Harsh Reality of Child Labor in America's Past". This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time - a group of young children and adult textile workers standing solemnly in front of the Tifton Cotton Mill in Tifton, Georgia. Taken by Lewis Hine in January 1909, this image serves as a stark reminder of the hardships endured during the turn of the century. The faces tell stories that words cannot fully convey. In their eyes, one can see traces of exhaustion and resilience beyond their tender years. These barefoot boys and girls were thrust into adulthood prematurely, forced to toil away under grueling conditions for meager wages. Their clothes are tattered rags stained with dirt from long hours spent within the confines of this early factory. Poverty is etched on their faces as they stand united against adversity, forming an unlikely bond amidst such hardship. Hine's sepia-toned portrait serves as both documentation and condemnation - shedding light on child labor practices that plagued American society at that time. It stands as a testament to those who fought tirelessly for reform and social justice. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, let us remember these brave souls who paved the way for better working conditions for future generations. May it serve as a constant reminder that progress comes at a price; one paid not only by adults but also by innocent children robbed of their childhoods.
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