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John Pento, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print)
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John Pento, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print)
466549 John Pento, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 11.7 x 16.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: From a series of photographs highlighting the plight of child labourers. " John Pento, 14 years old, has been selling for 7 years. Daniel and Angelo, are his twin brothers. They are 7 years old and been selling one year. Sell until 8 P.M. some nights." ); Gift of Harry H. Lunn, Jr. through Graphics International Ltd.; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22672812
© Gift of Harry H. Lunn, Jr., through Graphics International Ltd. / Bridgeman Images
Angelo Brother Brothers Child Labor Child Labour Connecticut Daniel Early C20th Hardship Hartford John Labourers Seller Sellers Twin Twins Labourer
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This powerful gelatin silver print captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Titled "John Pento, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909" the photograph was taken by Lewis Wickes Hine as part of a series highlighting the plight of child laborers. In this poignant image, we see John Pento, a 14-year-old boy who has been selling for seven years already. Standing alongside him are his twin brothers Daniel and Angelo, aged just seven but already forced into selling for one year. The caption reveals that these young boys work until late at night, sometimes as late as 8 PM. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the poverty and hardship faced by many families during this era. It portrays three innocent faces burdened with adult responsibilities far beyond their tender years. Their expressions speak volumes about the toll that such labor takes on children's lives. Hine's documentation of child labor played a significant role in raising awareness and advocating for change in American society. This particular print is now housed in the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D. C. , serving as an enduring testament to both Hine's photographic talent and his dedication to social justice. Through its portrayal of John Pento and his brothers, this photograph compels viewers to confront the realities faced by child workers during this time period while also reminding us of our ongoing responsibility to protect vulnerable children from exploitation.
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