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2 year old Cyral hulling strawberries from his cart at Johnsons Hulling Station
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2 year old Cyral hulling strawberries from his cart at Johnsons Hulling Station
XOS1448765 2 year old Cyral hulling strawberries from his cart at Johnsons Hulling Station, Seaford, Delaware, sometimes falling asleep for a few minutes, 1910 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who documented from 1908-1912 the working conditions and exploitation of children in all types of industries.
Researcher comment This is an extreme case - by no means typical and while it was found in this investigation that children 3, 4, 5 yrs. were accustomed to start out before sun-up to pick berries, we have not found many cases such as this.); American, out of copyright
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This photograph captures the innocence and hardship of young Cyral, a two-year-old boy huddled over his cart at Johnsons Hulling Station in Seaford, Delaware. In this poignant image taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in 1910, we see Cyral diligently hulling strawberries, an arduous task for someone so tender in age. Despite his youth, Cyral's tiny hands work tirelessly to remove the strawberry stems while occasionally succumbing to exhaustion and drifting off to sleep for a few precious minutes. This snapshot is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by children during that era. Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer who dedicated himself to exposing child labor exploitation across various industries. His powerful documentation from 1908-1912 shed light on the working conditions endured by countless children like Cyral. Although this particular case may be extreme and not representative of every child's experience, it serves as a testament to the resilience displayed by these young workers. Many children as young as three or four were accustomed to waking up before sunrise to pick berries or engage in other laborious tasks. As we gaze upon this evocative print from Hine's private collection, let us remember the importance of advocating for fair treatment and protection of our most vulnerable members - our children.
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