Laura Petty, a 6 Year Old Berry Picker on Jenkins Farm, Rock Creek, Maryland, 1909 1909

"Laura Petty, a 6 Year Old Berry Picker on Jenkins Farm, Rock Creek, Maryland" is a 1909 photograph by Lewis Hine. Hine was known for his social documentary photography, and this work captures the realities of child labor in the early 20th century. Laura, a young girl, stands barefoot in a field, her clothes and surroundings suggesting her working class status. The image is stark and unvarnished, reflecting Hine's commitment to exposing social injustices. This photograph is an important historical document that contributes to the understanding of child labor in the United States, shedding light on a dark chapter of American history.