Child labour in canning factory, 1909 C017 / 7878
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Child labour in canning factory, 1909 C017 / 7878
Child labour in canning factory. Boy working at a production line in a canning factory. The gearing of the machinery is exposed, creating hazardous working conditions that caused many injuries and some fatalities before regulations were passed and enforced to make conditions safer. This is the J. S. Farrand Packing Company, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Photographed on 7 July 1909 by US sociologist and photographer Lewis Wickes Hine (1874-1940). Hine was a photographer for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), documenting working and living conditions for children, and campaigning against child labour and poverty in the USA
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1900s 1909 Cans Child Child Labour Danger Dangerous Exposed Factory Hazard Hazardous Health And Safety Machine Machinery Maryland North American Production Line Sepia Worker Working Baltimore Canned Food Canning Lewis Wickes Hine National Child Labor Committee
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures the harsh reality of child labor in a canning factory back in 1909. The image showcases a young boy diligently working at a production line, surrounded by exposed machinery that posed significant dangers to his well-being. The hazardous conditions within the J. S. Farrand Packing Company in Baltimore, Maryland, USA were responsible for numerous injuries and even fatalities before regulations were implemented to ensure safer working environments. Photographed by Lewis Wickes Hine, an esteemed sociologist and photographer for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), this image serves as evidence of his tireless efforts to document and expose the plight of children subjected to labor exploitation and poverty across America. Through his lens, Hine aimed to raise awareness about child labor issues while advocating for change. In this monochrome photograph with sepia tones, we witness not only the technological advancements of that era but also the human cost associated with industrial progress. This poignant depiction highlights both the innocence of childhood lost amidst dangerous machinery and society's urgent need for improved health and safety standards. As we reflect on this haunting snapshot from history, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in protecting our most vulnerable members - our children - from such perilous circumstances. It stands as a testament to those who fought against child labor practices during the early 20th century United States, leaving an indelible mark on our collective conscience.
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