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Mounted Print : CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1916. Family of cotton pickers in Comanche County, Oklahoma
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CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1916. Family of cotton pickers in Comanche County, Oklahoma
CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1916.
Family of cotton pickers in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1916
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Media ID 12224640
1916 Child Labor Cotton Family Field Hine Lewis Mother Oklahoma Picker Poor Sack Southwest Wickes Working
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our poignant mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the stark reality of child labor in the early 20th century through the powerful image of a family of cotton pickers in Comanche County, Oklahoma, captured by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in 1916. This historical photograph, sourced from the Library of Congress and available through Granger Art on Demand, is a poignant reminder of the past and makes for a thought-provoking addition to any home or office decor.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 13.8cm (8" x 5.4")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1916. A poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of early 20th-century America, this sepia-toned photograph captures a family of cotton pickers in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in 1916, the image serves as a powerful reminder of the widespread child labor that plagued our nation during this era. In the foreground stands a young boy and girl, their faces etched with weariness beyond their years. Clutching large sacks filled with freshly picked cotton, they symbolize innocence lost to economic hardship. Behind them looms their mother - a woman weathered by long hours spent toiling in the fields alongside her children. The backdrop reveals vast stretches of cotton plants stretching towards the horizon - an unforgiving landscape that demands relentless labor from those who work it. The family's presence here is testament to their poverty and desperation for survival. This photograph serves as both documentation and condemnation; it exposes not only the plight of these individuals but also sheds light on systemic issues such as child exploitation and socioeconomic inequality that were prevalent at that time. Preserved by the Library of Congress, this evocative image continues to serve as a stark reminder of our collective responsibility to protect vulnerable members of society from exploitation. It urges us to reflect on how far we have come while acknowledging how much further we still need to go.
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