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Metal Print : Fannie, 48 inches high, aged 7, one of 19 children helping her sister in Elk Mills
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Fannie, 48 inches high, aged 7, one of 19 children helping her sister in Elk Mills
XOS1273788 Fannie, 48 inches high, aged 7, one of 19 children helping her sister in Elk Mills, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 1910 (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 12719646
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Child Labor Child Labour Cotton Machinery Reform
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless charm of history into your home with Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image, titled "Fannie, aged 7, one of 19 children helping her sister in Elk Mills," showcases a young girl named Fannie from Fayetteville, Tennessee, in 1910. Taken by Lewis Hine, this black-and-white photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring out the rich details and textures of this classic image, ensuring that it becomes a stunning and conversation-starting addition to your decor. Order yours today and let this piece of history inspire you every day.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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. The subject, Fannie, stands at just 48 inches tall, yet she is burdened with responsibilities far beyond her tender age of seven. As one of 19 children, Fannie finds herself helping her sister in Elk Mills, a textile factory in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee during his four-year documentation from 1908 to 1912, this image serves as a haunting reminder of the exploitation endured by countless children across various industries. Hine's work aimed to shed light on the working conditions these young individuals faced and advocate for their rights. In this particular scene, we witness Fannie surrounded by machinery that dwarfs her small frame. Her presence amidst such industrial chaos highlights the stark contrast between innocence and hardship. The cotton textiles industry demanded long hours and dangerous tasks from its workers – even those as young as Fannie. Through this photograph, Hine exposes not only the poverty-stricken lives these children were forced into but also calls for social reform to protect them from further exploitation. It serves as a poignant testament to a dark chapter in American history when childhood was sacrificed at the altar of profit-driven industries.
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