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BOSTON: TYPIST, 1917. A fifteen-year old typist for the Standard Neckwear Company
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BOSTON: TYPIST, 1917. A fifteen-year old typist for the Standard Neckwear Company
BOSTON: TYPIST, 1917.
A fifteen-year old typist for the Standard Neckwear Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 21 January 1917
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1917 Boston Child Labor Desk Hairstyle Hine January Lewis Massachusetts Office Responsibility Typewriter Typing Typist Wickes Working Class Curled
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BOSTON: TYPIST, 1917. A Glimpse into the World of a Determined Young Worker. In this photograph taken by Lewis Hine on January 21,1917, we are transported back in time to witness the life of a fifteen-year-old typist for the Standard Neckwear Company in Boston, Massachusetts. The image showcases a young girl seated at her desk, surrounded by an atmosphere that exudes both responsibility and ambition. With her hair elegantly curled and styled in a manner befitting the era, she sits confidently before her typewriter—a symbol of modernity during those early years of technological advancement. Her focused gaze reveals determination beyond her tender age as she diligently types away at her tasks. This snapshot offers us an intimate glimpse into the working class realities that shaped America's past. It sheds light on child labor practices prevalent during this period while also highlighting the resilience and strength displayed by individuals like our young protagonist. As we admire this poignant piece of history captured through Hine's lens, let us reflect upon how far society has come since then—how it has evolved to prioritize education and protect children from such demanding responsibilities. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of our progress but also of the importance of preserving stories like these; stories that remind us where we once were so that we may continue moving forward.
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