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Mounted Print : TOBACCO FARMING, 1916. Worming and topping tobacco on a farm at Hedges Station, Kentucky
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TOBACCO FARMING, 1916. Worming and topping tobacco on a farm at Hedges Station, Kentucky
TOBACCO FARMING, 1916.
Worming and topping tobacco on a farm at Hedges Station, Kentucky. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 7 August 1916
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Media ID 12224479
1916 August Child Labor Children Farm Farmer Farming Field Hine Kentucky Leaf Lewis Photo Poor Summer Tobacco Wickes Working Class Worm Southeast
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our vintage TOBACCO FARMING Mounted Photo from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, taken by Lewis Hine in 1916, depicts tobacco farmers at work in Hedges Station, Kentucky. Witness the intricate process of worming and topping tobacco plants, a crucial part of the tobacco farming tradition. Add this authentic, historical photograph to your decor and transport yourself to a bygone era. Bringing history to life, one photo at a time.
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 14.1cm (8" x 5.6")
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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This photograph, titled "Tobacco Farming, 1916" transports us back to a time when the American agricultural landscape was vastly different. Taken by Lewis Hine on August 7th in Hedges Station, Kentucky, this image captures the arduous labor involved in worming and topping tobacco on a farm. In this sepia-toned snapshot, we see a group of children diligently working under the scorching summer sun. A young boy and girl stand amidst rows of towering tobacco plants, their faces etched with determination. These children are part of the working class that played an integral role in sustaining America's economy during that era. The photographer's lens beautifully highlights the stark contrast between innocence and responsibility as these youngsters engage in tasks typically reserved for adults. Their presence serves as a poignant reminder of child labor practices prevalent at that time. Beyond its historical significance, this print also offers an insight into rural life in early 20th century America. The rustic farmhouse visible in the background hints at humble living conditions endured by farming families like those at Hedges Station. As we gaze upon this evocative image frozen in time, it prompts us to reflect on our progress as a society while acknowledging the hardships faced by those who came before us.
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