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AMERICAN NEWSBOY, 1909. An eleven year-old Italian immigrant named Tony Bologna Casale
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AMERICAN NEWSBOY, 1909. An eleven year-old Italian immigrant named Tony Bologna Casale
AMERICAN NEWSBOY, 1909.
An eleven year-old Italian immigrant named Tony Bologna Casale, selling newspapers in Hartford, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1909
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1909 Adolescent Anthony Child Child Labor Commerce Hartford Hine Immigrant Lewis Newsboy Newspaper Paper Poor Vendor Wickes Working Class Casale
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This photograph, titled "AMERICAN NEWSBOY, 1909" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Hartford, Connecticut. The image showcases an eleven-year-old Italian immigrant named Tony Bologna Casale, who stands tall as he sells newspapers on a busy corner. Captured by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in 1909, this portrait encapsulates the essence of early American life at the turn of the century. With his cap pulled low and a determined expression on his face, young Tony represents the resilience and ambition that characterized many working-class immigrants during this era. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of child labor practices prevalent at that time. Despite his tender age, Tony is already partaking in commerce to support himself and perhaps even contribute to his family's meager income. His worn bag slung over one shoulder speaks volumes about the hardships faced by those living in poverty-stricken communities. Lewis Hine's masterful composition captures not only Tony's individual story but also provides insight into larger societal issues surrounding immigration and social class during this period. This powerful image invites viewers to reflect upon the struggles faced by countless children like Tony who were forced into adulthood far too soon. "AMERICAN NEWSBOY, 1909" is not just a mere snapshot frozen in time; it is an evocative piece of history that sheds light on both personal narratives and broader socio-economic contexts of early twentieth-century America.
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