Poster Print : HINE: POVERTY, 1911. An impoverished mother with her three-year-old daughter
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HINE: POVERTY, 1911. An impoverished mother with her three-year-old daughter
HINE: POVERTY, 1911.
An impoverished mother with her three-year-old daughter. Both of them work at the Barataria Canning Company, Biloxi, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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Media ID 12236731
1911 Alma Backyard Barefoot Basin Canning Child Labor Daughter Dirty Dress February Fence Hine Lewis Mississippi Mother Poverty Toddler Wickes Working Class Biloxi Southeast Turn Of Century
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the poignant history of the past with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic image "HINE: POVERTY, 1911" by The Granger Collection. This powerful photograph, captured by Lewis Hine in February 1911, depicts an impoverished mother and her three-year-old daughter, both working at the Barataria Canning Company in Biloxi, Mississippi. This evocative image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of poverty in the early 20th century. Our high-quality poster prints bring the history to life, making it an essential addition to your home or office decor. Order yours today and let the story unfold.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty in 1911 America. In the image, an impoverished mother stands alongside her three-year-old daughter in their backyard. Both are barefoot, dressed in worn-out clothes that bear the signs of hard labor. The sepia tones add a sense of nostalgia to this turn-of-the-century scene. The caption reveals that this struggling family works at the Barataria Canning Company in Biloxi, Mississippi. It is a stark reminder of the prevalence of child labor during this era, as even young children were expected to contribute to their family's income. The girl's small stature and innocent expression only amplify the injustice of her circumstances. Lewis Hine, a renowned photographer known for his documentation of working-class life, captured this moment in February 1911. His lens focuses on the woman's tired face and weathered hands, emphasizing her resilience despite living under dire conditions. This photograph serves as a powerful historical artifact that sheds light on social issues such as poverty and inequality at the beginning of the 20th century. It reminds us not only of how far we have come but also how much work remains to be done to ensure equal opportunities for all members of society.
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