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HINE: CHILD LABORER, 1908. A young worker waiting for the night shift at a glassworks
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HINE: CHILD LABORER, 1908. A young worker waiting for the night shift at a glassworks
HINE: CHILD LABORER, 1908.
A young worker waiting for the night shift at a glassworks factory in Indiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1908
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1908 Child Labor Dirty Glassworker Hine Indiana Lewis Night Shift Poverty Shirt Wickes Working Class Young Unidentified
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HINE: CHILD LABORER, 1908. A haunting glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. In this poignant photograph by Lewis Hine, taken in Indiana, we see a young worker anxiously waiting for the night shift at a glassworks factory. The sepia-toned image captures the boy's weariness and innocence simultaneously. Dressed in a dirty shirt and wearing a worn-out hat, he stands alone within the dimly lit interior of the factory. His tired eyes reflect both his poverty-stricken upbringing and the burden placed upon him at such an early age. This portrait serves as a powerful reminder of the working class struggles that prevailed during turn-of-the-century North America. The unidentified boy's presence evokes empathy from viewers who are transported back to an era when childhood was stolen away too soon due to economic necessity. Through Hine's lens, we witness not only one individual's plight but also gain insight into a larger societal issue - child labor. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to preserve this historical moment and serves as a stark reminder of how far society has progressed since then. It is an important visual document that sheds light on past injustices while urging us to continue fighting for social progress.
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