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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Eleven-year old girl selling baskets in front of a saloon
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Eleven-year old girl selling baskets in front of a saloon
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
Eleven-year old girl selling baskets in front of a saloon entrance on Market St. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1908
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1908 Adolescent Basket Child Labor Children Cincinnati Commerce Hine Lewis Ohio Selling Sidewalk Storefront Street Scene Vendor Wickes Young Turn Of Century
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This photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in August 1908, transports us back to a different era in American history. The image depicts an eleven-year-old girl standing on the sidewalk in front of a saloon entrance on Market Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. With her youthful face and determined expression, she is selling baskets to passersby. The sepia-toned print captures the essence of early 20th-century city life, showcasing the bustling street scene with its storefronts and vendors. It serves as a poignant reminder of the prevalence of child labor during this time period. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness both innocence and responsibility intertwined. This young girl's presence on the busy street signifies her entry into the world of commerce at such a tender age. Her entrepreneurial spirit shines through as she engages potential customers passing by. Lewis Hine's powerful photography played a crucial role in exposing child labor practices across America during this era. Through his lens, he shed light on these harsh realities that were often hidden from public view. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image today, let us reflect upon how far society has come since then while acknowledging that there is still work to be done to ensure all children have access to education and opportunities for growth rather than being forced into adult responsibilities too soon.
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