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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A girl working at a beam warper in a textile mill, Cherryville
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A girl working at a beam warper in a textile mill, Cherryville
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908.
A girl working at a beam warper in a textile mill, Cherryville, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908
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1908 Apron Child Child Labor Factory Handloom Hine Industry Lewis Loom Machinery North Carolina November Textile Textile Mill Weaving Wickes Working Class Yarn Southeast Treading Weave
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Taken by Lewis Hine in November 1908, it depicts a young girl diligently working at a beam warper in a textile mill located in Cherryville, North Carolina. The image showcases the interior of the factory, with machinery and looms surrounding the seated girl. Dressed in an apron, she is focused on her task of weaving yarn on the handloom. Her small frame and serious expression reflect the weight of responsibility that was unfairly placed upon children during this era. Hine's photography played a crucial role in exposing child labor practices across the country. Through his lens, he shed light on the exploitation faced by countless young workers who toiled away their childhoods for meager wages. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our past and highlights how far we have come since then. It stands as a testament to both Hine's dedication to social reform and the resilience of those who fought for better conditions for future generations. As we look at this image today, let us remember that progress should never be taken for granted, and let us continue striving towards creating a world where every child can enjoy their right to education and play instead of being forced into labor at such tender ages.
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