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10 year old Jimmie who has been shucking 3 years (6 pots a day) with an 11 year old
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10 year old Jimmie who has been shucking 3 years (6 pots a day) with an 11 year old
XOS1766250 10 year old Jimmie who has been shucking 3 years (6 pots a day) with an 11 year old boy who shucks 7 pots at Varn & Platt Canning Co. Bluffton, South Carolina, 1913 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Hine was an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee who documented from 1908-1912 the working conditions and exploitation of children in all types of industries. ); American, out of copyright
Media ID 12701343
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. The image shows 10-year-old Jimmie, who has been shucking oysters for three years at Varn & Platt Canning Co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. Standing beside him is an 11-year-old boy, also engaged in this grueling work. Photographed by Lewis Wickes Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, this image serves as a poignant reminder of the exploitation and difficult working conditions faced by children during this era. Hine dedicated his career to documenting these injustices across various industries from 1908 to 1912. In this particular photo, we witness two young boys immersed in their daily routine of shucking oysters. Jimmie handles six pots a day while his companion tackles seven—a staggering workload for such tender ages. Their faces reveal a mixture of determination and exhaustion that belies their youth. The canning factory setting underscores the industrial nature of their work—dirty shells surround them as they tirelessly labor away. This snapshot exposes not only the poverty-stricken circumstances these children find themselves in but also highlights the urgent need for reform within society. As we reflect on this haunting image, let us remember those who fought against child labor and worked towards creating a better future for generations to come.
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