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Photographic Print : SWEATSHOPS, 1912. A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
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SWEATSHOPS, 1912. A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
SWEATSHOPS, 1912.
A sweatshop in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1912
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Media ID 12317856
1910 1912 Domestic Dress Employee Employment Garment Hine Lewis Maker Making Manhattan Manufacture Poor Sewing Sewing Machine Sweatshop Tailor Textile Wickes Working Class
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, "SWEATSHOPS, 1912" by Lewis Wickes Hine. Witness the stark reality of a New York City sweatshop as documented by this pioneering social reformer and photographer. This evocative image, captured in 1912, offers a poignant glimpse into the past, shedding light on the working conditions and labor practices of the early 20th century. Bring this piece of historical significance into your home or office as a powerful conversation starter and an enduring reminder of the past, available now through Granger Art on Demand.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.3cm (10" x 7.2")
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.
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of sweatshops in early 20th century New York City. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in 1912, it provides a glimpse into the lives of garment workers who toiled away in cramped and unsanitary conditions. The image showcases an interior view of a sweatshop, where men are hunched over sewing machines, diligently working on garments. The room is dimly lit, emphasizing the gloomy atmosphere that these workers endured day after day. Their faces show signs of exhaustion and hardship as they labor to make ends meet. Hine's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the exploitation faced by many working-class individuals during this era. Sweatshops were notorious for their low wages, long hours, and lack of safety regulations. This image sheds light on the realities faced by those employed in such establishments. As we reflect on this photograph from over a century ago, it prompts us to consider how far we have come in terms of worker rights and labor laws. It also serves as a call to action to continue advocating for fair treatment and improved working conditions for all employees today. Through his lens, Hine captured not only the physical environment but also conveyed the emotional toll that sweatshop work took on its workers. This print stands as both a historical document and a testament to human resilience amidst adversity.
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