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CHILD LABOR, 1909. Child laborers cutting string beans at a packing factory in Baltimore
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CHILD LABOR, 1909. Child laborers cutting string beans at a packing factory in Baltimore
CHILD LABOR, 1909.
Child laborers cutting string beans at a packing factory in Baltimore, Maryland. Photographed in 1909 by Lewis W. Hine
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1909 Baltimore Bean Bench Cannery Canning Child Labor Conveyor Belt Cutting Factory Hine Lewis Packing Poor String Vegetable Wickes Working Class
EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in the heart of Baltimore's industrial era, this poignant photograph from 1909 exposes the harsh reality of child labor. In a bustling packing factory, young boys and girls are seen diligently cutting string beans under grueling conditions. The image, taken by Lewis W. Hine, serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships faced by working-class families during the turn of the century. The scene unfolds within an interior filled with boxes and cans, highlighting the overwhelming demand for canned vegetables at that time. A conveyor belt snakes through the space, symbolizing both progress and exploitation as it carries endless loads of produce to be processed. Despite their tender age, these children are forced into manual labor on wooden benches; their worn-out caps serving as badges of poverty. Hine's lens captures not only their physical toil but also reveals a glimpse into their lost childhoods. Their innocent faces bear expressions beyond their years – a mix of determination and resignation that speaks volumes about societal injustice. This photograph is part of Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection - an invaluable historical archive shedding light on America's past struggles. It serves as a stark reminder that child labor was once rampant in our nation’s factories and calls us to reflect upon how far we have come in protecting our most vulnerable citizens.
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