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Home of Alfred Benoit in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a child sweeper at Bennett Mill
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Home of Alfred Benoit in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a child sweeper at Bennett Mill
XOS1766253 Home of Alfred Benoit in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a child sweeper at Bennett Mill and one of 11 children, 1912 (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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Home of Alfred Benoit in New Bedford, Massachusetts - A Glimpse into the Life of a Child Sweeper at Bennett Mill
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. This poignant photograph captures the humble abode that was once home to young Alfred Benoit, a child sweeper at Bennett Mill in 1912. Standing as a testament to the harsh realities faced by children during this era, Lewis Wickes Hine's lens reveals not only the physical dwelling but also sheds light on the exploitation and working conditions endured by countless children across various industries. Alfred Benoit was just one of eleven siblings who found themselves thrust into labor at an early age. Their small house in New Bedford, Massachusetts served as both shelter and witness to their struggles. The worn wooden exterior tells tales of long hours spent sweeping floors amidst deafening machinery, while inside lay remnants of childhood innocence overshadowed by responsibility far beyond their years. Lewis Hine's photographic documentation for the National Child Labor Committee serves as a powerful reminder of societal injustices that plagued America's past. Through his lens, he exposed these hidden truths with unwavering determination, giving voice to those silenced by poverty and exploitation. As we gaze upon this image today, let us be reminded of how far we have come in protecting our most vulnerable citizens – our children. May it serve as a call to action against any form of child labor or mistreatment that still persists around the world. Let us honor those like Alfred Benoit who bravely stood up for change so
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