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Antique Framed Print : HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912. Poor housing conditions for textile mill workers in Woonsocket
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HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912. Poor housing conditions for textile mill workers in Woonsocket
HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912.
Poor housing conditions for textile mill workers in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1912
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Media ID 12233911
1912 Children Hine Home Housing Lewis Mill Mound November Poverty Rhode Island Sanitation Textile Mill Wickes Turn Of Century
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 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of mill housing in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, during the early 20th century. Taken by Lewis Hine in November 1912, it exposes the deplorable living conditions endured by textile mill workers and their families. In this haunting image, we see a dilapidated building with worn-out exteriors that reflect years of neglect. The sepia tones add to the somber atmosphere surrounding this scene. A young girl stands outside the entrance, her face revealing both innocence and weariness beyond her years. The photo highlights not only the poverty but also the lack of basic sanitation facilities available to these workers. It serves as a stark reminder of how industrialization often came at a great cost to human lives and dignity. Hine's work was instrumental in exposing social injustices like these across America during this time period. Through his lens, he aimed to shed light on societal issues that were otherwise hidden from public view. This print is a poignant reminder of our history and an important testament to those who fought for better working and living conditions for all Americans. It serves as a call-to-action against exploitation and reminds us never to forget those who suffered so greatly in pursuit of progress.
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