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HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1911. A family making feathers late at night as the unemployed
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HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1911. A family making feathers late at night as the unemployed
HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1911.
A family making feathers late at night as the unemployed father observes the work in an unsanitary tenement apartment in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1911
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1911 Adolescent Apartment Brother Busy Child Labor December Dirty Family Father Feather Hine Home Industry Lewis Night Piecework Poverty Room Sister Table Teamwork Tenement Wickes Working Class Young
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HINE - HOME INDUSTRY, 1911. A Glimpse into the Struggles of a Working-Class Family in New York City
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. This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time, revealing the harsh realities faced by a family living on the fringes of society during the early 20th century. In their dimly lit tenement apartment, we witness an extraordinary display of resilience and determination as this family toils late into the night. The unemployed father stands silently in the background, his weary eyes observing his loved ones engaging in piecework - making feathers for what may be their only source of income. The room is cluttered and unsanitary, reflecting both poverty and limited resources. Around a worn-out table covered with scraps and tools, siblings huddle together; an adolescent boy diligently works alongside his younger brother while their sister delicately handles each feather. Despite their tender age, they are thrust into adulthood prematurely due to circumstances beyond their control. In this sepia-toned image captured by Lewis Hine in December 1911, we witness not only child labor but also teamwork within this close-knit family unit. Each member contributes to make ends meet amidst challenging times. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the hardships endured by working-class families at the turn of the century. It invites us to reflect upon our own privileges and appreciate how far we have come since then. (Photo credit: Granger Art on Demand)
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