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Rosy aged 8 works a 14 hour day as an oyster shucker at Dunbar Cannery, Louisiana
XOS1273793 Rosy aged 8 works a 14 hour day as an oyster shucker at Dunbar Cannery, Louisiana, 1911 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who documented from 1908-1912 the working conditions and exploitation of children in all types of industries. ); American, out of copyright
Media ID 12719654
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Canning Child Labor Child Labour Knife Oysters Reform Seafood Shells
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step into history with this evocative black and white photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the determination of young Rosy, aged 8, as she works tirelessly for 14 hours a day as an oyster shucker at the Dunbar Cannery in Louisiana, 1911. Captured by renowned photographer Lewis Wickes Hine, this Fine Art Finder image offers a poignant glimpse into the past. Bring this powerful image into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for adding depth and character to any space.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. In the image, we see Rosy, a young girl aged only eight, working tirelessly as an oyster shucker at Dunbar Cannery in Louisiana. The intense gaze in her eyes reflects both determination and exhaustion from her grueling 14-hour day. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, this photo serves as evidence of the exploitation and dire working conditions children faced during that era. Hine dedicated his career to documenting such injustices across various industries from 1908 to 1912. The image portrays not only Rosy's struggle but also sheds light on the larger issue of child labor prevalent at the time. It reminds us of the urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable children like Rosy who were forced into adult responsibilities far too soon. In this poignant scene, we witness a glimpse into Rosy's world—a world filled with poverty and hardship. Surrounded by shells and armed with a knife, she represents countless other boys and girls robbed of their childhoods due to economic circumstances beyond their control. As we reflect upon this photograph today, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come in terms of protecting children's rights while also highlighting ongoing efforts needed to eradicate child labor globally.
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