HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. A group of young spinners at the Pell City Cotton Mill, Alabama

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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. A group of young spinners at the Pell City Cotton Mill, Alabama

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
A group of young spinners at the Pell City Cotton Mill, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1910

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1910 Adolescent Alabama Child Labor Cotton Dress Hine Lewis Mill Photo Spinner Teenager Textile Mill Wickes Young Southeast

EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant photograph captures a group of young spinners standing in front of the Pell City Cotton Mill in Alabama during November 1910. The image, taken by Lewis Hine, serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by children during the era of child labor. In their sepia-toned dresses and with solemn expressions on their faces, these adolescent girls represent countless others who were forced to work long hours in textile mills across America. Their presence here signifies not only their own struggle but also sheds light on an entire generation robbed of their childhood. The significance lies not just in this particular mill or location but rather reflects a widespread issue prevalent throughout the Southeast region at that time. These young workers played an essential role in fueling the cotton industry's growth while sacrificing their own education and well-being. Hine's powerful portrait transports us back to turn-of-the-century America when child labor was rampant and exploitation ran deep within society's fabric. It serves as a visual testament to those who fought tirelessly for reforms that would eventually lead to improved working conditions for future generations. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, let it serve as a reminder that progress has been made since then, yet there is still much work to be done towards ensuring every child receives an education and lives free from exploitation.

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