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HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911. Young boys and girls working alongside men and women
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HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911. Young boys and girls working alongside men and women
HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911.
Young boys and girls working alongside men and women shucking oysters at the Dunbar Cannery factory in Dunbar, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911
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Media ID 12318216
1911 Adolescent Apron Cannery Child Labor Crate Dunbar Factory Headscarf Hine Industry Lewis Marine Oyster Poverty Shucker Wickes Young Southeast
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This photograph, titled "HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911" takes us back to a time when child labor was prevalent in American industries. In this image captured by Lewis Hine in March 1911, we are transported to the Dunbar Cannery factory in Dunbar, Louisiana. The scene depicts young boys and girls diligently working alongside men and women as they shuck oysters. Dressed in aprons, caps, and headscarves, these children seem far too young to be engaged in such arduous work. Their youthful faces reveal both determination and weariness beyond their years. The interior of the cannery is filled with crates of oysters awaiting processing. The sepia-toned photograph exudes a sense of early industrialization as workers navigate through this marine industry setting. Poverty looms over the room like an unwelcome guest; it is evident that these individuals are driven by necessity rather than choice. Lewis Hine's powerful lens captures not only the physical labor but also the social issues surrounding child labor during this era. This thought-provoking image serves as a reminder of our progress since then while urging us never to forget those who endured such hardships for economic survival. This print from Granger Art on Demand offers a glimpse into history—a stark portrayal of young lives intertwined with work at an age where innocence should prevail over responsibility.
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