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Antique Framed Print : FACTORY WORKER HOUSING, 1911. Settlement of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia
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FACTORY WORKER HOUSING, 1911. Settlement of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia
FACTORY WORKER HOUSING, 1911.
Settlement of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911
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Media ID 12233907
1911 Cotton Factory Hine Home Housing Industry Lewis Mill Poor Poverty Shack Smoke Smokestack Textile Mill Virginia Wickes Working Class Roanoke Southeast
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.8cm (14.6" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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.
Factory Worker Housing, 1911 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Textile Mill Workers in Roanoke, Virginia
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph by Lewis Hine takes us back to May 1911 and offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of textile mill workers in Roanoke, Virginia. The image showcases a settlement where these hardworking individuals resided during this era. The sepia-toned print captures an early morning scene with a backdrop dominated by factory smokestacks and a towering water tank. Amidst this industrial landscape, we see rows of modest homes or shacks that served as housing for the workers and their families. These structures reflect the poverty and hardships faced by those who toiled tirelessly within the cotton industry at the turn of the century. Hine's lens focuses not only on buildings but also on people - men, women, and children who were part of this working-class community. Their faces tell stories of resilience amidst adversity; they are emblematic figures representing an entire generation dedicated to sustaining themselves through honest labor. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come in terms of worker rights and living standards. It is important to acknowledge our history while appreciating progress made since then. This print from Granger Art on Demand provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon our collective journey towards creating better lives for all members of society – one that cherishes human dignity above all else.
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