A group of young textile mill boys playing ice hockey on a Sunday morning on Park Pond in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1912
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A group of young textile mill boys playing ice hockey on a Sunday morning on Park Pond in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1912
ICE HOCKEY, 1912.
A group of young textile mill boys playing ice hockey on a Sunday morning on Park Pond in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1912
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Media ID 10504676
1912 Adolescent Child Labor Hine Ice Skating January Lewis Massachusetts New Bedford Park Pond Recreation Stick Sunday Textile Mill Wickes Working Class Young Ice Hockey
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a group of young textile mill boys engaging in a spirited game of ice hockey on a chilly Sunday morning. Taken by Lewis Hine in January 1912, the image showcases the innocence and joy of childhood amidst the backdrop of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The boys, dressed in their worn-out clothes, lace up their skates with excitement as they glide across Park Pond. Their youthful energy is palpable as they skillfully maneuver around each other with sticks in hand. The frozen pond becomes their playground, offering respite from the demanding labor at the nearby textile mills where many of them work. Hine's lens immortalizes this momentary escape from reality for these working-class children during an era marked by child labor and economic hardship. It serves as a poignant reminder of both their resilience and vulnerability. In sepia tones that evoke nostalgia for turn-of-the-century America, this photograph encapsulates not only a recreational activity but also reflects broader themes such as community bonding and the pursuit of happiness despite challenging circumstances. Through Hine's lens, we witness these young boys finding solace and camaraderie through ice hockey—a testament to the enduring spirit of youth even amidst adversity. Granger Art on Demand presents this historical snapshot that invites us to reflect upon our past while celebrating the indomitable spirit found within every child who dreams beyond their circumstances.
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