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HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1913. A mother and father and their nine-year-old daughter
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HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1913. A mother and father and their nine-year-old daughter
HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1913.
A mother and father and their nine-year-old daughter finishing garments in dilapidated tenement apartment in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1913
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1913 Adolescent Apartment Busy Child Labor Daughter Family Father Garment Hine Home Industry Houseware Husband January Kettle Lewis Maker Mother Piecework Room Sewing Tenement Wickes Wife Wood Burning Stove Working Class Young
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This photograph, titled "HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1913" captures a poignant moment in the lives of an American working-class family at the turn of the century. The image showcases a dilapidated tenement apartment in New York City, where a mother, father, and their nine-year-old daughter are diligently finishing garments. Taken by Lewis Hine in January 1913, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the daily life of families who relied on home industry to make ends meet. In this bustling scene, we see the young girl engrossed in her piecework while her parents work alongside her. The room is filled with housewares and sewing materials as they labor over their tasks. A wood-burning stove provides warmth and sustenance amidst their challenging circumstances. The sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia for an era when child labor was prevalent but gradually being challenged by reform movements like Hine's photography campaign. This photograph serves as both documentation and advocacy for improved working conditions for children. Through this powerful image captured by The Granger Collection, we witness not only the resilience of this hardworking family but also gain insight into the struggles faced by many working-class households during that time period. It reminds us to appreciate how far we have come in terms of workers' rights while acknowledging that there is still progress to be made towards ensuring fair treatment for all members of society.
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