Family Making Artificial Flowers 1908

"Family Making Artificial Flowers" is a black-and-white photograph taken in 1908 by Lewis Hine, a renowned American photographer known for his social documentary work. The image captures a family of four gathered around a table, diligently crafting artificial flowers. This photograph exemplifies Hine's focus on exposing the harsh realities of child labor in early 20th-century America. The somber expressions of the children, particularly the youngest, highlight the toll of this work on their young lives. This photo, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, remains a poignant reminder of the past and the ongoing struggle for child labor reform.