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Photographic Print : CHILD LABOR, 1909. Child laborers cutting string beans at a packing factory in Baltimore
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CHILD LABOR, 1909. Child laborers cutting string beans at a packing factory in Baltimore
CHILD LABOR, 1909.
Child laborers cutting string beans at a packing factory in Baltimore, Maryland. Photographed in 1909 by Lewis W. Hine
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Media ID 12318156
1909 Baltimore Bean Bench Cannery Canning Child Labor Conveyor Belt Cutting Factory Hine Lewis Packing Poor String Vegetable Wickes Working Class
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our striking historical photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. Witness the poignant reality of child labor in the early 20th century with "CHILD LABOR, 1909" by Lewis W. Hine. This powerful image captures child laborers diligently cutting string beans at a packing factory in Baltimore, Maryland. Each print is produced with the highest quality standards to bring the intricacies and details of this historical moment to life in your home or office. Relive a pivotal moment in history and start a conversation with this thought-provoking piece. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" 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
Captured in the heart of Baltimore's industrial era, this poignant photograph from 1909 exposes the harsh reality of child labor. In a bustling packing factory, young boys and girls are seen diligently cutting string beans under grueling conditions. The image, taken by Lewis W. Hine, serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships faced by working-class families during the turn of the century. The scene unfolds within an interior filled with boxes and cans, highlighting the overwhelming demand for canned vegetables at that time. A conveyor belt snakes through the space, symbolizing both progress and exploitation as it carries endless loads of produce to be processed. Despite their tender age, these children are forced into manual labor on wooden benches; their worn-out caps serving as badges of poverty. Hine's lens captures not only their physical toil but also reveals a glimpse into their lost childhoods. Their innocent faces bear expressions beyond their years – a mix of determination and resignation that speaks volumes about societal injustice. This photograph is part of Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection - an invaluable historical archive shedding light on America's past struggles. It serves as a stark reminder that child labor was once rampant in our nation’s factories and calls us to reflect upon how far we have come in protecting our most vulnerable citizens.
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