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Lewis Hine @LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) View of back yard, 70 Borden St., Providence, R.I. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

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The image depicts a scene from the back yard of 70 Borden St., Providence, Rhode Island. The view is dated to circa 1912-13 and appears as part of an exhibit on child welfare at Lewis Hine's exhibition in New York City.

In this sepia-toned photograph, we see dilapidated wooden structures that might have been used for storage or work purposes. There are several barrels scattered around the yard; one large barrel is prominent near a pile of debris and rubble, while another smaller barrel rests on its side. Various broken pieces of wood and other refuse lie haphazardly across the ground.

The building in view has an overhanging roof supported by wooden beams, with multiple doors or windows visible along the wall. The overall atmosphere suggests neglect and disrepair, which is likely indicative of conditions faced by children at this time period and location during times when child welfare was a significant concern in American society.

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