Cotton Mill Girl - Lewis Hine - Canvas, Metal, Acrylic, Framed, or Giclee Print

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Canvas: Printed on textured fabric for a classic, artistic feel. Stretched over a frame, it's ready to hang.

Metal: Printed directly on aluminum, offering a sleek, modern look with vibrant colors and a durable finish.

Acrylic: Printed on a clear acrylic surface for a high-gloss, contemporary appearance with sharp, vivid details.

Giclee Quality: High-resolution inkjet print on fine art paper, known for its exceptional detail and color accuracy. Museum Quality.

Framed (Black, White, or Walnut - Message for special requests): Artwork mounted in your choice of frame color for a finished, elegant presentation.

Description: Lewis Hine, a prominent photographer known for his captivating portraits of immigrant families and steelworkers, was hired by the National Child Labor Committee in 1906 to document the grim realities of child labor. In a South Carolina cotton mill, Hine discovered Sadie Pfeifer, a young worker who stood at a mere 48 inches tall, and captured her image next to the hazardous machinery she faced each day. Despite the bright lighting, Sadie's small figure is almost lost amid the towering rows of spools before her, a stark reminder of the repetitive and robotic nature of factory labor. Hine's images were initially published in periodicals, posters, and booths at anti-child labor conventions, playing a crucial role in raising awareness about the issue. Thanks in part to Hine's photographs, 35 states passed laws in 1914 prohibiting the employment of children under 14 and mandating an eight-hour workday for those under 16, marking a significant turning point in the fight against child labor. These powerful photographs are a testament to the transformative power of photography and its ability to inspire social change.