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Poster Print : HINE: EMBOSSING SHOP, 1917. A 15-year-old girl cutting dies in Harry C. Taylors embossing shop
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HINE: EMBOSSING SHOP, 1917. A 15-year-old girl cutting dies in Harry C. Taylors embossing shop
HINE: EMBOSSING SHOP, 1917.
A 15-year-old girl cutting dies in Harry C. Taylors embossing shop, 61 Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, January 1917
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Media ID 12318810
1917 Boston Child Labor Embossing Envelope Fred Harry Hine January Lewis Massachusetts Shop Taylor Wickes Working Working Class Unidentified
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "HINE: EMBOSSING SHOP, 1917," showcases a 15-year-old girl skillfully cutting dies in Harry C. Taylor's embossing shop, as captured by renowned photographer Lewis Wickes Hine. The black-and-white photograph, sourced from The Granger Collection, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, giving you a unique piece of history to adorn your walls. Order your HINE: EMBOSSING SHOP, 1917 poster print today and add a touch of timeless charm to any room in your home or office.
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 photograph captures a poignant moment in history, revealing the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in January 1917, the image showcases a 15-year-old girl diligently cutting dies at Harry C. Taylor's embossing shop on Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The sepia-toned print transports us back to an era when young children were forced into grueling work environments instead of enjoying their youth. The somber expression on the unidentified girl's face speaks volumes about the hardships she endured as part of the working class. In this intimate portrait, we witness her focused concentration as she meticulously cuts dies for envelopes. The interior of the shop is dimly lit, emphasizing both her isolation and resilience amidst a world dominated by adults. Hine's powerful photography played a crucial role in exposing child labor abuses and advocating for change during this time period. This particular image serves as a reminder that progress has been made since then but also highlights how far society still had to go. As we reflect upon this photograph from Granger Art on Demand, let it serve as a testament to those who fought tirelessly for workers' rights and remind us of our responsibility to protect future generations from such exploitation.
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