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Fannie, 48 inches high, aged 7, one of 19 children helping her sister in Elk Mills
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Fannie, 48 inches high, aged 7, one of 19 children helping her sister in Elk Mills
XOS1273788 Fannie, 48 inches high, aged 7, one of 19 children helping her sister in Elk Mills, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 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. ); American, out of copyright
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. The subject, Fannie, stands at just 48 inches tall, yet she is burdened with responsibilities far beyond her tender age of seven. As one of 19 children, Fannie finds herself helping her sister in Elk Mills, a textile factory in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee during his four-year documentation from 1908 to 1912, this image serves as a haunting reminder of the exploitation endured by countless children across various industries. Hine's work aimed to shed light on the working conditions these young individuals faced and advocate for their rights. In this particular scene, we witness Fannie surrounded by machinery that dwarfs her small frame. Her presence amidst such industrial chaos highlights the stark contrast between innocence and hardship. The cotton textiles industry demanded long hours and dangerous tasks from its workers – even those as young as Fannie. Through this photograph, Hine exposes not only the poverty-stricken lives these children were forced into but also calls for social reform to protect them from further exploitation. It serves as a poignant testament to a dark chapter in American history when childhood was sacrificed at the altar of profit-driven industries.
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