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HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1912. The spinning room at the Flint Cotton Mill in Fall River, Massachusetts
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HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1912. The spinning room at the Flint Cotton Mill in Fall River, Massachusetts
HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1912.
The spinning room at the Flint Cotton Mill in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1912
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1912 Cotton Factory Fall River Flint Hine Industry January Lewis Machinery Massachusetts Poverty Room Spinning Spool Textile Mill Thread Wickes Working Class
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This photograph, titled "HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1912" transports us back to the early days of American industry. Taken by Lewis Hine in January 1912, it captures a moment inside the spinning room at the Flint Cotton Mill in Fall River, Massachusetts. The image showcases the heart of textile production during this era. The room is filled with rows upon rows of machinery, each operated by diligent workers who are focused on their tasks. Men and women can be seen working side by side, their faces etched with determination as they handle spools of thread and oversee the intricate process of turning cotton into fabric. The sepia-toned print evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when factories like these were bustling hubs of activity. It also serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those in the working class during this period. Poverty was prevalent among many industrial workers, yet they persevered through long hours and difficult conditions to make ends meet. Lewis Hine's photograph not only documents an important chapter in American history but also pays tribute to the resilience and hard work displayed by individuals within this industry. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of both progress and struggle that defined turn-of-the-century America.
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