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6 year old Jo pulling sugar beets on a farm near Sterling, Colorado, 1915 (b / w photo)
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6 year old Jo pulling sugar beets on a farm near Sterling, Colorado, 1915 (b / w photo)
XOS1273786 6 year old Jo pulling sugar beets on a farm near Sterling, Colorado, 1915 (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. ); American, out of copyright
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Child Labor Child Labour Crop Harvest Itinerant Sugar
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This print captures a poignant moment in history, depicting 6-year-old Jo toiling on a farm near Sterling, Colorado in 1915. The image, taken by Lewis Wickes Hine, showcases the harsh reality of child labor during that era. Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who dedicated his work to exposing the exploitation and working conditions endured by children across various industries. In this particular photograph, young Jo can be seen pulling sugar beets with determination beyond his tender years. His small frame is juxtaposed against the vastness of the farm, symbolizing both innocence and vulnerability amidst a world filled with hardship. This powerful visual serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by countless children during this time. The image also sheds light on America's agricultural sector at that period. It highlights how even young children were forced into labor to contribute to their family's livelihoods or simply survive in poverty-stricken circumstances. Through this lens, we witness not only Jo's resilience but also gain insight into the challenging lives led by itinerant workers within rural communities. This photograph stands as a testament to Hine's commitment to social justice through photography and offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our progress in protecting vulnerable members of society since then.
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