Two young girls working Inland Type Foundry. 9 to 10 hours a day. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.
#InlandTypeFoundry #StLouis #Missouri #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
![The image is an old sepia-toned photograph depicting two young girls standing side by side in front of a brick wall with wooden doors. They are dressed similarly, wearing dark coats and matching knee-length skirts that reach just above the knees, along with darker stockings or pants.
Both have curly hair styled close to their heads, which was fashionable during the late 19th century. The girl on the left has her arms slightly folded across her chest while standing upright, whereas the one on the right is posing more casually and appears to be smiling faintly at someone off-camera.
The photograph seems candid rather than a formal portrait setting. There are no other people visible in the image, suggesting that it might have been taken during their break from work or after hours. The girls' expressions convey a sense of youthfulness and perhaps an air of determination despite likely challenging circumstances given their age at such a labor-intensive job.
This photograph is associated with Lewis Hine's historical documentation project on child laborers in various industries, including the Inland Type Foundry located in St. Louis, Missouri. The girls are indicative of many working-class children from that era who were often employed far beyond typical childhood years due to economic necessity or societal norms at the time.
In this context, it serves as a poignant reminder of historical labor practices and child welfare i [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/750/594/668/111/383/original/fd0b2e7e6cf1b3d9.jpeg "The image is an old sepia-toned photograph depicting two young girls standing side by side in front of a brick wall with wooden doors. They are dressed similarly, wearing dark coats and matching knee-length skirts that reach just above the knees, along with darker stockings or pants.
Both have curly hair styled close to their heads, which was fashionable during the late 19th century. The girl on the left has her arms slightly folded across her chest while standing upright, whereas the one on the right is posing more casually and appears to be smiling faintly at someone off-camera.
The photograph seems candid rather than a formal portrait setting. There are no other people visible in the image, suggesting that it might have been taken during their break from work or after hours. The girls' expressions convey a sense of youthfulness and perhaps an air of determination despite likely challenging circumstances given their age at such a labor-intensive job.
This photograph is associated with Lewis Hine's historical documentation project on child laborers in various industries, including the Inland Type Foundry located in St. Louis, Missouri. The girls are indicative of many working-class children from that era who were often employed far beyond typical childhood years due to economic necessity or societal norms at the time.
In this context, it serves as a poignant reminder of historical labor practices and child welfare i [...]")
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Frank Hastings, 107 Hampshire Street, Cambridge. Said he was 14 last month. Just begun work for Metropolitan Messenger and Mailing Co. Taken in the morning. Location: Boston, Massachusetts
#FrankHastings #HampshireStreet #Cambridge #Boston #Massachusetts #WholesomeSweets #"TeaRoom #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
Edward McGurin, 14 years old. Wringing curtains at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold, 274 Summer Street Extension. Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager. Location: Boston, Massachusetts
#EdwardMcGurin #Fitzgerald #Boston #Massachusetts #DOVER #LewisHine #American #LouisLGoldenson #LewisHines #America #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
![This image is a black and white photograph depicting an industrial scene from the early 20th century. A young boy, likely around fourteen years old as stated in the caption provided by Edward McGurin, stands at a large machine with rollers that appears to be processing textiles or paper. He carefully adjusts the controls while standing over a metal basin labeled "DOVER," which is collecting the material being processed.
In the background, other workers can be seen engaged in various tasks within what seems to be an old industrial building with exposed wooden beams and brickwork. The environment suggests a bustling factory floor filled with different types of machinery and tools used for mass production or processing goods. There are faint silhouettes of people working further away from the foreground activity, conveying a sense of busyness in this workplace.
The photograph is credited to Lewis Hine, an American photographer known for his documentation of child labor during that era through The National Child Labor Committee's program sponsored by the National Consumers League and underwritten by the philanthropist Louis L. Goldenson from 1908-1924. This specific image captures a moment in time reflecting the harsh working conditions faced by many young individuals at that period, shedding light on labor practices during Hine's active years as an investigative photographer.
The caption provides additional context about th [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/586/521/857/244/709/original/1e087790cd83fbd2.jpeg "This image is a black and white photograph depicting an industrial scene from the early 20th century. A young boy, likely around fourteen years old as stated in the caption provided by Edward McGurin, stands at a large machine with rollers that appears to be processing textiles or paper. He carefully adjusts the controls while standing over a metal basin labeled \"DOVER,\" which is collecting the material being processed.
In the background, other workers can be seen engaged in various tasks within what seems to be an old industrial building with exposed wooden beams and brickwork. The environment suggests a bustling factory floor filled with different types of machinery and tools used for mass production or processing goods. There are faint silhouettes of people working further away from the foreground activity, conveying a sense of busyness in this workplace.
The photograph is credited to Lewis Hine, an American photographer known for his documentation of child labor during that era through The National Child Labor Committee's program sponsored by the National Consumers League and underwritten by the philanthropist Louis L. Goldenson from 1908-1924. This specific image captures a moment in time reflecting the harsh working conditions faced by many young individuals at that period, shedding light on labor practices during Hine's active years as an investigative photographer.
The caption provides additional context about th [...]")
(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Housing conditions, Elm Street, Pawtucket, R.I. Nov. 25, 1912. Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
#ElmStreet #Pawtucket #RhodeIsland #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
![This sepia-toned photograph depicts a small and cluttered bedroom from the early 1900s. The room appears to be part of an old-fashioned, modest dwelling with wallpaper patterns that are worn out in places.
In the center stands a wooden wardrobe or dresser with multiple drawers, its surface reflecting some light which suggests it may not have been polished for quite some time. To the right is another piece of furniture that looks like a small bed or perhaps a bench with cushions and blankets on top; one can see someone's feet resting comfortably.
There are two chairs in the room: an old-fashioned armchair situated near what appears to be an open doorway, suggesting movement outside this confined space, and a simpler wooden chair placed closer to the foreground. Both pieces of furniture seem worn out, with frayed upholstery on the armchair.
The floor is made of planks that are weathered by time, indicating lack of maintenance or replacement. A pile of items lies haphazardly in one corner near what could be an entryway, showing signs of disarray and neglect. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of poverty and hardship, likely captured as part of the social reform efforts during Lewis Hine's photography career focused on child welfare issues.
The image is marked with "For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13," which suggests that it was used in an exhibition to raise awareness about living conditions for children at a time wh [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/532/546/051/948/937/original/cab835c731adf7b2.jpeg "This sepia-toned photograph depicts a small and cluttered bedroom from the early 1900s. The room appears to be part of an old-fashioned, modest dwelling with wallpaper patterns that are worn out in places.
In the center stands a wooden wardrobe or dresser with multiple drawers, its surface reflecting some light which suggests it may not have been polished for quite some time. To the right is another piece of furniture that looks like a small bed or perhaps a bench with cushions and blankets on top; one can see someone's feet resting comfortably.
There are two chairs in the room: an old-fashioned armchair situated near what appears to be an open doorway, suggesting movement outside this confined space, and a simpler wooden chair placed closer to the foreground. Both pieces of furniture seem worn out, with frayed upholstery on the armchair.
The floor is made of planks that are weathered by time, indicating lack of maintenance or replacement. A pile of items lies haphazardly in one corner near what could be an entryway, showing signs of disarray and neglect. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of poverty and hardship, likely captured as part of the social reform efforts during Lewis Hine's photography career focused on child welfare issues.
The image is marked with \"For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13,\" which suggests that it was used in an exhibition to raise awareness about living conditions for children at a time wh [...]")
(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Entrance to the crowded, dirty house of a Midwife, rear tenement on Spruce Street, Providence, R.I. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.
#SpruceStreet #Providence #RhodeIsland #America #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) View in Lonsdale R.I. Mills. Location: Lonsdale, Rhode Island.
#Lonsdale #RIMills #RhodeIsland #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
(For Child Welfare Exhibit, 1912-13.) View in Lonsdale R.I. Mills. Location: Lonsdale, Rhode Island.
#Lonsdale #RIMills #RhodeIsland #LewisHines #LonsdaleRIMills #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
Badge, First Pan-American Child Welfare Congress held at Buenos Aires, Argentina (South America), July 6-16, 1916. Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
#Badge #BuenosAires #Argentina #SouthAmerica #StChristopher #WeeWarrior-Peru #LewisHines #LewisHine #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
![The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old medal displayed against a dark background, with the focus on its details. The medal features what appears to be the figure of St. Christopher carrying the Christ child across water; it's labeled "Wee Warrior-Peru" around the top edge. Below this inscription is the year "1854." This suggests that the medal commemorates a significant historical event or person associated with Peru, dating back over 170 years.
The medal has an antiqued appearance, suggesting its age and importance as a historical artifact. It's suspended from a beige ribbon attached to what appears to be an ornate metal chain, indicating it may have been awarded for acts of bravery or recognition during the time period indicated on the medal. The overall condition of both the medal and the background shows signs of wear and tear, which adds to its antique value.
The image is framed within a larger context provided by the caption mentioning "First Pan-American Child Welfare Congress held at Buenos Aires, Argentina (South America), July 6-16, 1916." This suggests that the medal may have been awarded or presented during this significant event in child welfare history. The photograph seems to be part of a collection or an exhibition related to Lewis Hine's work and his documentation on various social issues through photography.
The website link provided (https://images.loener.nl/LewisHine/full/6495/649 [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/525/887/816/261/294/original/156267101ee494c3.jpeg "The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old medal displayed against a dark background, with the focus on its details. The medal features what appears to be the figure of St. Christopher carrying the Christ child across water; it's labeled \"Wee Warrior-Peru\" around the top edge. Below this inscription is the year \"1854.\" This suggests that the medal commemorates a significant historical event or person associated with Peru, dating back over 170 years.
The medal has an antiqued appearance, suggesting its age and importance as a historical artifact. It's suspended from a beige ribbon attached to what appears to be an ornate metal chain, indicating it may have been awarded for acts of bravery or recognition during the time period indicated on the medal. The overall condition of both the medal and the background shows signs of wear and tear, which adds to its antique value.
The image is framed within a larger context provided by the caption mentioning \"First Pan-American Child Welfare Congress held at Buenos Aires, Argentina (South America), July 6-16, 1916.\" This suggests that the medal may have been awarded or presented during this significant event in child welfare history. The photograph seems to be part of a collection or an exhibition related to Lewis Hine's work and his documentation on various social issues through photography.
The website link provided (https://images.loener.nl/LewisHine/full/6495/649 [...]")
(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) View of back yard, 70 Borden St., Providence, R.I. Location: Providence, Rhode Island.
#BordenSt #Providence #RhodeIsland #LewisHines #NewYorkCity #severalbarrels #American #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
Irene Cohen, ten-year-old Newsgirl, Providence, R.I. (For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Location: Providence, Rhode Island.
#IreneCohen #Newsgirl #Providence #RhodeIsland #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-1913.) Housing conditions, Lonsdale, R.I. Location: Lonsdale, Rhode Island.
#Lonsdale #RhodeIsland #LewisHines #ChildWelfareExhibit #LewisHine #Americans #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
![The image depicts a street scene with three large brick buildings on the left side and one smaller building in the background. The architecture of these structures is simple, featuring rectangular windows aligned horizontally across their facades. A woman wearing period clothing—specifically a long coat, hat, and cap—is walking away from the camera along an unpaved road that runs between the two main clusters of buildings. She appears to be carrying something in her right hand.
The street itself looks dusty or possibly muddy, suggesting it might not have been paved yet during this time period. The overall atmosphere is somewhat bleak with muted colors and a lack of vibrant activity around the area. In the background, there are bare trees without leaves, which could indicate that the photo was taken in winter or late fall.
The sepia tone of the photograph gives it an aged appearance, consistent with early 20th-century photography techniques used during Lewis Hine's work period from approximately 1912 to 1913. The image has a documentary quality and might have been part of his photographic project for Child Welfare Exhibit or other similar exhibits that focused on social issues like housing conditions in Lonsdale, Rhode Island.
The source information provided indicates the photograph is likely related to an exhibit about child welfare from around those years, with Lewis Hine being known as a pioneering sociological and [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/511/732/127/275/672/original/94cba450bd96f106.jpeg "The image depicts a street scene with three large brick buildings on the left side and one smaller building in the background. The architecture of these structures is simple, featuring rectangular windows aligned horizontally across their facades. A woman wearing period clothing—specifically a long coat, hat, and cap—is walking away from the camera along an unpaved road that runs between the two main clusters of buildings. She appears to be carrying something in her right hand.
The street itself looks dusty or possibly muddy, suggesting it might not have been paved yet during this time period. The overall atmosphere is somewhat bleak with muted colors and a lack of vibrant activity around the area. In the background, there are bare trees without leaves, which could indicate that the photo was taken in winter or late fall.
The sepia tone of the photograph gives it an aged appearance, consistent with early 20th-century photography techniques used during Lewis Hine's work period from approximately 1912 to 1913. The image has a documentary quality and might have been part of his photographic project for Child Welfare Exhibit or other similar exhibits that focused on social issues like housing conditions in Lonsdale, Rhode Island.
The source information provided indicates the photograph is likely related to an exhibit about child welfare from around those years, with Lewis Hine being known as a pioneering sociological and [...]")
(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-1913.) Housing conditions, Woonsocket, R.I. Location: Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
#Woonsocket #RhodeIsland #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
4 p.m. An 11-year old newsie selling near South Station. Location: Boston, Massachusetts
#SouthStation #Boston #Massachusetts #LewisHines #America #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
Meyer Rome, 48 Bright Street. 8 years old. Been selling six weeks--sells Sundays only. Makes from 25 cents to 75 cents. Location: Burlington, Vermont
#MeyerRome #Burlington #Vermont #NewEngland #LewisHines #American #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
One of the pupils in the Caesar Mt. School. See Photo No. 23. Location: Pocahontas County, West Virginia
#theCaesarMtSchool #PocahontasCounty #WestVirginia #LewisHines #CaesarMtSchool #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
Taking bags home to be mended. 5 to 11 years old. Market. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
#Boston #Massachusetts #LewisHines #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
Young spinners in Cornell Mill. Posed by boss. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.
#CornellMill #Massachusetts #America #LewisHines #YoungSpinners #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
Young girls working in Seaconnet Mill. The boys and men had just been hauling the girls around and pawing them over in "rough house" as these noon hours sometimes are. Some of the girls make advances to strangers. A very young girl (surely under 14) was helping her mother but refused to pose. Seaconnet Mill. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.
#SeaconnetMill #Massachusetts #YoungGirls #LewisHines #FallRiver #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
Soldering in sheet metal class. See 4168. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts
#Massachusetts #LewisHines #FallRiver #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
