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SWEATSHOP, 1912. Children are cheaper than grown-ups
SWEATSHOP, 1912.
Children are cheaper than grown-ups. Girls and young women working at their sewing machines in a sweatshop in New York City. Drawing, 1912, by Walter Tittle
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Media ID 12317808
1912 Child Labor Cigar Dress Employee Employer Foreman Garment Hairstyle Maker Making Manhattan Manufacture Poor Seamstress Sewing Sewing Machine Smoker Supervisor Sweatshop Textile Textile Mill Typeface Vest Walter Working Class Tittle
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Step into history with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the evocative image, "Sweatshop, 1912. Children are cheaper than grown-ups" by Walter Tittle from The Granger Collection. This captivating drawing transports us back in time to the sewing factories of New York City, where young girls and women worked tirelessly at their machines. Add a personal touch to your daily routine with this unique and thought-provoking mug, perfect for sipping your favorite beverage while reflecting on the past. Embrace the power of art to inspire and inform with every sip.
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
This powerful print titled "SWEATSHOP, 1912. Children are cheaper than grown-ups" captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. The image depicts a group of young girls and women diligently working at their sewing machines in a sweatshop located in New York City. The scene is filled with intensity as these young workers, dressed in simple garments, toil away under the watchful eye of their foreman and supervisor. Their hairstyles reflect the fashion trends of that era, but it is clear that their focus lies solely on meeting production demands rather than personal style. The artist Walter Tittle's detailed illustration transports us back to this time when textile mills were prevalent in Manhattan's North district. Amidst the smoke-filled room, we witness the exploitation of cheap labor by employers who preferred children over adults due to lower wages. This haunting image serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by those from working-class backgrounds during this period. It sheds light on an era where profit often took precedence over fair treatment and basic human rights. Through this photograph, Granger Art on Demand invites us to reflect upon our past and recognize how far we have come in terms of workers' rights and child protection laws. It stands as a testament to the resilience and strength displayed by these young individuals who endured such challenging circumstances for survival.
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