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Photographic Print : SEWING CLASS, 1909. Working girls learning sewing at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston
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SEWING CLASS, 1909. Working girls learning sewing at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston
SEWING CLASS, 1909.
Working girls learning sewing at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909
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Media ID 12237459
1909 Adolescent Boston Child Classroom Desk Education Hine Lesson Lewis Literacy Massachusetts October Poor Pupil Responsibility School Schoolgirl Sewing Teaching Training Vocational Wickes Working Class Young Math Turn Of Century
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "SEWING CLASS, 1909," transports you to the past as working girls diligently learn the art of sewing at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston. Captured by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in October 1909, this black-and-white photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Add character and charm to your home or office with this unique and authentic piece of history. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "SEWING CLASS, 1909" today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.8cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a moment frozen in time - a sewing class in 1909 at the Vocational Hancock School in Boston, Massachusetts. The image showcases young working girls diligently learning the art of sewing, highlighting their determination and eagerness to acquire new skills. The classroom is filled with rows of wooden desks, each occupied by an adolescent girl wearing hats that were fashionable during that era. Lewis Hine, the talented photographer behind this snapshot, skillfully captures the serious expressions on their faces as they focus intently on their work. In an era when education was not easily accessible for all, this vocational school provided opportunities for young women from poor backgrounds to gain practical skills that would enable them to support themselves financially. Through this photograph, we catch a glimpse of these students taking responsibility for their own futures. Lewis Hine's lens also reveals the interior of the classroom; its simple yet functional design reflects the turn-of-the-century educational environment. This image serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of gender equality and access to education. As we admire this sepia-toned print from Granger Art on Demand, let us appreciate the dedication and resilience displayed by these young women who defied societal expectations and pursued knowledge and self-sufficiency through vocational training at a time when opportunities were limited for working-class individuals.
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