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Cotton picker aged 4 who picks 15 pounds a day regularly and 7 year old who picks 50
XOS1273780 Cotton picker aged 4 who picks 15 pounds a day regularly and 7 year old who picks 50. They move from farm to farm and live in emigrant wagons, McKinney, Texas, 1913 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who documented from 1908-1912 the working conditions and exploitation of children in all types of industries. ); American, out of copyright
Media ID 12719619
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Child Labor Child Labour Itinerant Migrant Migration
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the evocative image of two young cotton pickers from a bygone era. Captured by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in 1913, this black and white photograph shows a 4-year-old child picking 15 pounds of cotton a day and a 7-year-old laborer managing an impressive 50 pounds. A poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, this timeless image is sure to make a striking addition to any home or office decor. Order your Metal Print today from Media Storehouse and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. In the image, we see a four-year-old cotton picker who toils day after day, picking 15 pounds of cotton regularly. Beside them stands a seven-year-old, already burdened with the responsibility of picking 50 pounds daily. These young children are forced to move from farm to farm, living in emigrant wagons as their only shelter. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine in McKinney, Texas in 1913, this photo is part of his extensive documentation on child labor for the National Child Labor Committee. Hine's work aimed to expose and bring attention to the exploitation and poor working conditions endured by children across various industries during that time. The image serves as a haunting reminder of the hardships faced by these innocent souls who should be enjoying their childhood instead of being subjected to backbreaking labor. It sheds light on issues such as migration, poverty, and itinerant lifestyles prevalent among agricultural workers at that time. As we reflect upon this photograph today, let us remember how far we have come in protecting our children's rights and ensuring they have access to education and opportunities for growth rather than being trapped in cycles of poverty and exploitation.
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