Teixiera family, 50 Lombardt St., New Bedford, 1911 (b/w photo)

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Teixiera family, 50 Lombardt St., New Bedford, 1911 (b/w photo)

2599301 Teixiera family, 50 Lombardt St., New Bedford, 1911 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Teixiera family, 50 Lombardt St., New Bedford. Mary J., 11 years; Manuel 10 years. Mother and these two children pick 40 measures a day at 7 cents a measure. See scoops and pail in foreground. There were two out of eighteen workers apparently under 12 and they expected to work several weeks more; losing some weeks of schooling. Falmouth, Massachusetts. USA 1911); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38420294

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures the Teixiera family at their home on 50 Lombardt St. in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1911. In the image, we see Mary J., aged 11, Manuel, aged 10, and their mother working diligently in the fields. The caption reveals that this hardworking family picks 40 measures a day at a rate of 7 cents per measure. The scene is both heartwarming and heartbreaking as we witness these children toiling alongside their mother, sacrificing weeks of schooling to help support their family. Despite their young age, they are expected to work several more weeks before returning to school. The foreground of the photograph shows scoops and pails used for harvesting crops, highlighting the manual labor required for agricultural work during this time period. This snapshot provides a glimpse into the daily life of a farming family in early 20th century America. As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of the resilience and strength of families like the Teixieras who worked tirelessly to make ends meet. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by many families during this era.

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