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HINE: POVERTY, 1911. A mother of an unemployed mill worker with her two daughters
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HINE: POVERTY, 1911. A mother of an unemployed mill worker with her two daughters
HINE: POVERTY, 1911.
A mother of an unemployed mill worker with her two daughters and baby in South Boston, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911
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1911 Adolescent Baby Barefoot Child Labor Daughter Dirty Family Hine June Lewis Mother Porch Poverty Sibling Sister Summer Toddler Virginia Wickes Working Class Young Southeast
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty in 1911 America. Taken by Lewis Hine, it showcases a mother and her two daughters, along with a baby, sitting on their porch in South Boston, Virginia. The woman's husband is an unemployed mill worker, adding to their struggle for survival. The image portrays the daily life of this working-class family in vivid detail. The sepia tones emphasize the worn-out appearance of the subjects and their surroundings. The children are barefoot and dirty, reflecting the lack of resources available to them. Despite these hardships, there is a sense of resilience within this family unit. The mother sits proudly with her daughters beside her; they form a tight-knit group that supports one another through adversity. Hine's photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by many during this era. It sheds light on child labor practices prevalent at that time and highlights how poverty affected not only adults but also innocent young lives. As we gaze upon this image from over a century ago, we are reminded of our responsibility to address social inequalities and strive for a more equitable society where no child or family has to endure such hardship again.
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