A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga

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A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga

A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga. The overseer admitted she was regularly employed. Location: Augusta, Georgia. Date 1909 January

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Admitted Augusta Cotton Employed Georgia Globe Labour Manual Mill Overseer Poverty Regularly Spinner

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the image of a young girl, perhaps no more than eight or nine years old, intently focusing on her task as a spinner in the Globe Cotton Mill of Augusta, Georgia, in 1909. The mill, located in the heart of the American South, was a significant contributor to the region's cotton industry, which relied heavily on manual labor provided by children like this little girl. The oversight of child labor was a common practice during this era, and the girl in the photograph is shown to be regularly employed, as admitted by the mill overseer. The grim reality of poverty and the necessity for work are etched on her young face, as she sits hunched over her spinning wheel, her small hands moving deftly to create thread from raw cotton. The scene is a stark reminder of the harsh labor conditions that existed in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in the textile industry. The image also highlights the plight of child laborers, who were often exploited and subjected to long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions. Despite the progress made in labor laws and child welfare policies since this photograph was taken over a century ago, it serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of advocating for the rights and well-being of children, especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized in society.

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