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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
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our SWEATSHOP, 1912 photographic print from The Granger Collection. This poignant image, titled "Children are cheaper than grown-ups," captures the reality of working conditions in New York City's sweatshops over a century ago. The drawing, created in 1912 by Walter Tittle, depicts young girls and women toiling away at their sewing machines, offering a powerful reminder of history's labor struggles. Add this evocative print to your home or office to spark conversation and inspire reflection. Order now from Media Storehouse's extensive collection of historical and artistic imagery, brought to you through our partnership with Granger Art on Demand.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 16.7cm (11" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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 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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