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Framed Print : CHILD LABOR, 1889. A 12-year-old boy pulling threads in a New York City garment sweatshop
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CHILD LABOR, 1889. A 12-year-old boy pulling threads in a New York City garment sweatshop
CHILD LABOR, 1889.
A 12-year-old boy pulling threads in a New York City garment sweatshop. Photographed by Jacob Riis, c1889
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Media ID 12317822
1889 Child Labor Garment Jacob Manhattan Manufacture Poor Riis Sweatshop Textile Textile Mill Working Class
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Bring history to life with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This powerful image, "CHILD LABOR, 1889," captures a 12-year-old boy working in a New York City garment sweatshop, photographed by Jacob Riis. This poignant piece from Granger Art on Demand is an essential addition to any home or office, igniting important conversations about the past and its impact on the present. Our high-quality frames enhance the detail and depth of the image, ensuring a stunning display. Order your Framed Print today and make a statement.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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CHILD LABOR, 1889 - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Industrial America
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. This poignant photograph, captured by Jacob Riis in 1889, serves as a stark reminder of the dark chapter in American history known as child labor. In this haunting image, we witness a twelve-year-old boy toiling away in a New York City garment sweatshop. With his small frame hunched over and eyes fixed on his task, he pulls threads with utmost concentration. The backdrop of this scene is an overcrowded room filled with weary faces of men and boys engaged in similar laborious work. The dimly lit space reflects the harsh conditions that these young workers endured day after day. Their innocence stolen at such tender ages, they were forced into grueling jobs instead of receiving an education or enjoying their childhood. Jacob Riis's powerful lens captures not only the physical toll child labor took on these children but also highlights the systemic poverty that plagued many working-class families during this era. This photograph stands as evidence against those who turned a blind eye to such exploitation. As we reflect upon this image today, it serves as a call for us to remember our past and strive towards creating fairer opportunities for all children. Let it remind us that every child deserves access to education, protection from exploitation, and above all else - their right to be carefree kids without being burdened by adult responsibilities too soon.
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