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Factory worker at the Paragon Rubber Company, Massachusetts. 1936 (b / w photo)
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Factory worker at the Paragon Rubber Company, Massachusetts. 1936 (b / w photo)
875298 Factory worker at the Paragon Rubber Company, Massachusetts. 1936 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Wickes Hine (1874 - 1940) was an American sociologist and photographer. Hine used his camera as a tool for social reform. His photographs were instrumental in changing the child labor laws in the United States.); Prismatic Pictures
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Concentration Control Doll Dolls Effort File Filing Form Gioco Gloves Hine Homoerotic Image Lewis Hine Lewis Wickes Hine Machine Machinery Machines Manufacture Manufacturer Manufacturing Monochrome Muscle Muscles Muscular Musculature Overalls Parlor Game Plush Plush Animals Power Production Production Line Profession Sepia Skill Skilled Strength Strong Tone Toned Tool Tools Toys Wokrker Work Wear Workwear Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 Ball Games Blue Collar Focussed Laborer Labourer Nineteen Thirties Parlour Game Tradesman Tradesmen
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This photograph, taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in 1936, transports us back to the bustling Paragon Rubber Company in Massachusetts. The image showcases a skilled factory worker engrossed in his task, surrounded by machinery and tools of the trade. Hine, known for using his camera as a tool for social reform, captured this moment with incredible detail and precision. His photographs played a significant role in changing child labor laws in the United States during that era. In this particular scene, we witness the strength and concentration of the male worker as he meticulously works on manufacturing dolls. His muscular form is accentuated by his work gear - gloves and overalls - symbolizing both power and skill. The monochrome tone adds depth to the image, highlighting every line on the man's face as he focuses intently on his work. The sepia effect enhances its vintage appeal while also evoking a sense of nostalgia for an industrial America long gone. This photograph not only serves as a visual record of American industry but also captures an intimate glimpse into one man's profession within it. It stands as a testament to Hine's ability to capture human stories through photography while shedding light on societal issues at large.
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