A sweeper boy, 1850

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A sweeper boy, 1850

3478710 A sweeper boy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sweeper boy holding out his hat for payment. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38460232

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Payment Sweeper Sweeping

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the harsh reality of child labor in the 19th century. The young sweeper boy, no more than a child himself, is depicted holding out his hat for payment after a long day of sweeping the streets. His weary expression and tattered clothing speak volumes about the hardships he must endure at such a tender age. The illustration serves as a stark reminder of the exploitation that was rampant during this era, where children were often forced to work in dangerous and degrading conditions just to survive. It is a poignant portrayal of innocence lost and dreams deferred. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the struggles faced by those who were marginalized and oppressed. The boy's eyes seem to plead with us, begging for compassion and understanding in a world that has forsaken him. Let us not forget the sacrifices made by countless children like him, whose voices were silenced by poverty and neglect. May this image serve as a call to action, inspiring us to fight against injustice and inequality wherever it may be found.

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