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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. A group of young workers at a cotton mill in North Pownal, Vermont
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. A group of young workers at a cotton mill in North Pownal, Vermont
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
A group of young workers at a cotton mill in North Pownal, Vermont. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1910
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1910 Adolescent August Barefoot Child Labor Cotton Denim Hine Knicker Lewis Mill Overalls Poverty Spool Teenager Textile Mill Vermont Wickes Working Class Young Turn Of Century
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HINE - CHILD LABOR, 1910. A Glimpse into the Lives of Young Workers in North Pownal's Cotton Mill
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. This poignant photograph captured by Lewis Hine in August 1910 offers a haunting glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor during the turn of the century. In this sepia-toned portrait, we witness a group of young workers at a cotton mill in North Pownal, Vermont. The image depicts both boys and girls, barefoot and wearing worn-out denim overalls and knicker caps. Their youthful faces bear traces of exhaustion and hardship as they stand together with stoic determination amidst spools of cotton thread. Hine's lens exposes not only their physical toil but also hints at their impoverished circumstances. These adolescents were forced to abandon their carefree childhoods prematurely, thrust into an early entry into the working class due to economic necessity. As we contemplate this photograph, it serves as a stark reminder that these children should have been playing freely instead of being confined within the walls of a textile mill. Their innocence lost too soon under demanding labor conditions that robbed them of education and opportunities for growth. Let us remember these brave young souls who endured unimaginable hardships while contributing to America's industrial revolution. May their sacrifice inspire us to continue fighting against child exploitation so that every child can enjoy their rightful place - one filled with joy, learning, and hope for a brighter future.
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