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Children working in the spinning room at Magnolia Cotton Mills, Mississippi, 1911
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Children working in the spinning room at Magnolia Cotton Mills, Mississippi, 1911
XOS1273740 Children working in the spinning room at Magnolia Cotton Mills, Mississippi, 1911 (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
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This powerful photograph captures a haunting scene from the Magnolia Cotton Mills in Mississippi, 1911. In this image, we see children diligently working in the spinning room, their young faces reflecting both innocence and weariness. Lewis Wickes Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, documented these harsh working conditions to shed light on the exploitation of children across various industries during this time. The photo serves as a stark reminder of the grim reality faced by countless children who were forced into labor at an early age. The cotton mills symbolize not only industrial progress but also a heartbreaking cycle of poverty and desperation. These young workers are surrounded by machinery that dwarfs them in size, highlighting their vulnerability within this unforgiving environment. Hine's work aimed to bring about reform and raise awareness about child labor practices throughout America. Through his lens, he captured the struggles faced by these young individuals who should have been afforded carefree childhoods instead of being burdened with adult responsibilities. As we reflect upon this image today, it serves as a testament to how far society has come in protecting the rights and well-being of our youth. It reminds us that every child deserves access to education and opportunities for growth rather than being subjected to exploitative labor practices.
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