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Boys in Packing Room. S. W. Brown Mfg. Co. Evansville, Ind
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Boys in Packing Room. S. W. Brown Mfg. Co. Evansville, Ind
Boys in Packing Room. S. W. Brown Mfg. Co. Evansville, Ind. Location: Evansville, Indiana. Date 1908 October
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Brooms Brushes Indiana Labour Manufacturing Packing Poverty Evansville
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of young boys intently focus on their tasks in the bustling packing room of the S.W. Brown Manufacturing Company in Evansville, Indiana, in October 1908. The room is filled with an air of industry and productivity, as the boys expertly sort and pack brushes, brooms, and other household items, destined for distribution across the United States and beyond. Despite the industrious atmosphere, the image also conveys a sense of poverty and hardship. The boys, dressed in ragged clothing and wearing no shoes, appear to be quite young, with some barely reaching the height of the tables before them. Their faces are etched with the weariness of long hours spent laboring for meager wages. The S.W. Brown Manufacturing Company was one of many factories that sprung up in Evansville during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as the city became a major hub for manufacturing in the Midwest. The company produced a wide range of products, including brushes, brooms, and other household items, which were sold throughout the United States and in other countries. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of the children who worked in the factories of Evansville and other industrial cities during this period. It underscores the importance of labor in the manufacturing sector and the often harsh realities faced by the children who toiled in these conditions. The image also serves as a reminder of the rich industrial history of Evansville and the role it played in shaping the economic landscape of the United States during the early 20th century. Today, the city continues to celebrate its manufacturing heritage, while also working to address the challenges faced by its residents and ensure that the experiences of these young workers are never forgotten.
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