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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Messenger boys turning in their uniforms at the main office
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HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Messenger boys turning in their uniforms at the main office
HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910.
Messenger boys turning in their uniforms at the main office of the Postal Telegraph Co. in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hines July in 1910
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Media ID 12318435
1910 Adolescent Child Labor Communication Hine Lewis Messenger Office Postal Telegraph Wickes Working Class Young
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of child labor in America. Taken by Lewis Hine in July 1910, it depicts young messenger boys turning in their uniforms at the main office of the Postal Telegraph Co. in bustling New York City. In this sepia-toned image, we see a group of adolescent boys standing solemnly inside the office, their uniform caps held tightly in their hands. Their youthful faces reveal traces of weariness and maturity beyond their years, a testament to the harsh realities they have endured as members of the working class. Hine's lens transports us back to an era when children were forced into labor at an early age, sacrificing their education and innocence for economic survival. These messenger boys played a crucial role in communication during this turn-of-the-century period; however, behind their professional appearance lies a story of exploitation and lost childhoods. The photo serves as a reminder that child labor was once prevalent across North America, with countless young lives affected by its grip. It stands as evidence of Hine's tireless efforts to expose these injustices through his powerful visual storytelling. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from The Granger Collection, let us reflect on how far society has come since then while acknowledging that there is still work to be done to protect our most vulnerable citizens from such hardships.
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