Girl Carrying Homework thro Greenwich Village c. 1909
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This black and white photograph, "Girl Carrying Homework thro Greenwich Village", is part of a collection of work by Lewis Hine, a renowned American photographer who documented social issues in the early 20th century. Taken in 1909, this image captures a young girl carrying a large bundle of books, likely homework, on her head, showcasing the hardships of child labor. Hine's work aimed to raise awareness of societal issues and advocate for change, making him a pioneer of social documentary photography. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by working children in early 20th century America.
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American photographer Lewis Hine is known primarily for his investigative photographs of child labour, which he took for the National Child Labor Committee from 1908. He recorded how young children were exploited in factories, mines, and in fields and on the street. Hine’s photographs are a classic example of how photography contributed to social reform.
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