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John Sims, 7 year old newsie, New Bedford, Mass. August 22, 1911. Evening. Richard K. Conant, Witness. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#JohnSims #NewBedford #RichardKConant #Massachusetts #HBDOWNLAND" #TSHOWLAND" #LewisHine #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675382/

The image depicts a young boy standing on the sidewalk in an urban setting from around 1911. He appears to be wearing a white shirt with short sleeves, shorts, and shoes without socks or laces. The boy is holding what seems to be a newspaper under his arm while another paper lies discarded at his feet.

The street behind him features various storefronts such as "WILL & SON - 32" and "DEVOLL'S," indicating the presence of shops on both sides, including signs for hats ("H.B. DOWNLAND") and tobacco products ("T.S. HOWLAND"). The scene is set in what looks like a late summer or early autumn evening based on the lighting.

The image has a sepia-tone quality typical of old photographs from that era. It evokes a sense of daily life, labor, and innocence as captured by photographer Lewis Hine through his work with the National Child Labor Committee. The photograph is credited to John Sims (7 years old) being a newsie in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 22, 1911, during an evening session taken by Richard K. Conant under witness conditions for documentation purposes. — The image depicts a young boy standing on the sidewalk in an urban setting from around 1911. He appears to be wearing a white shirt with short sleeves, shorts, and shoes without socks or laces. The boy is holding what seems to be a newspaper under his arm while another paper lies discarded at his feet. The street behind him features various storefronts such as "WILL & SON - 32" and "DEVOLL'S," indicating the presence of shops on both sides, including signs for hats ("H.B. DOWNLAND") and tobacco products ("T.S. HOWLAND"). The scene is set in what looks like a late summer or early autumn evening based on the lighting. The image has a sepia-tone quality typical of old photographs from that era. It evokes a sense of daily life, labor, and innocence as captured by photographer Lewis Hine through his work with the National Child Labor Committee. The photograph is credited to John Sims (7 years old) being a newsie in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 22, 1911, during an evening session taken by Richard K. Conant under witness conditions for documentation purposes.

Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 8 hours ago

John Sims, 7 year old newsie, New Bedford, Mass. August 22, 1911. Evening. Richard K. Conant, Witness. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#JohnSims #NewBedford #RichardKConant #Massachusetts #HBDOWNLAND" #TSHOWLAND" #LewisHine #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675382/

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Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 10 hours ago

Group of workers in the Carding and weaving room of the Kilburn Mills. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#theKilburnMills #NewBedford #Massachusetts #KilburnMills #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675379/

Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 10 hours ago

Group of workers in the Carding and weaving room of the Kilburn Mills. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#theKilburnMills #NewBedford #Massachusetts #KilburnMills #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675379/

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Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 12 hours ago

Working girl about 14 standing at gate. R. K. Conant - Witness. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#RKConant-Witness #NewBedford #Massachusetts #RKConant #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675376/

A sepia-toned photograph depicts a historical scene with an individual standing at the entrance of what appears to be a factory or industrial building. The person, likely female based on appearance and attire which includes dark boots and white garments that suggest work clothes from past eras, is positioned in front of tall wooden slats resembling gates. They are facing away towards the structure's interior where several large buildings with brickwork can be seen under an overcast sky.

The architecture around indicates a late 19th or early 20th-century setting with features such as chimney stacks and what looks to be industrial machinery in the distant background, hinting at heavy industry. The cobblestone street is empty save for this individual's presence, suggesting perhaps a moment of pause amidst work hours.

The photograph has an aged look, which enhances its historical feel and suggests it was taken during that era captured by R.K. Conant as per provided metadata indicating "Working girl about 14 standing at gate." This image captures the essence of industrial life with emphasis on laborers in a specific setting—New Bedford, Massachusetts—as noted in the source link.

In summary, this photograph embodies historical work-life conditions through its depiction of an individual amidst an early industrial landscape. — A sepia-toned photograph depicts a historical scene with an individual standing at the entrance of what appears to be a factory or industrial building. The person, likely female based on appearance and attire which includes dark boots and white garments that suggest work clothes from past eras, is positioned in front of tall wooden slats resembling gates. They are facing away towards the structure's interior where several large buildings with brickwork can be seen under an overcast sky. The architecture around indicates a late 19th or early 20th-century setting with features such as chimney stacks and what looks to be industrial machinery in the distant background, hinting at heavy industry. The cobblestone street is empty save for this individual's presence, suggesting perhaps a moment of pause amidst work hours. The photograph has an aged look, which enhances its historical feel and suggests it was taken during that era captured by R.K. Conant as per provided metadata indicating "Working girl about 14 standing at gate." This image captures the essence of industrial life with emphasis on laborers in a specific setting—New Bedford, Massachusetts—as noted in the source link. In summary, this photograph embodies historical work-life conditions through its depiction of an individual amidst an early industrial landscape.

Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 12 hours ago

Working girl about 14 standing at gate. R. K. Conant - Witness. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#RKConant-Witness #NewBedford #Massachusetts #RKConant #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675376/

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Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 14 hours ago

Group going out at noon from the Kilburn Mills. Little girl running is one of the workers. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#theKilburnMills #NewBedford #Massachusetts #third #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675375/

The image captures a moment in time at what appears to be the Kilburn Mills located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The setting is outdoors during daylight hours with seven individuals visible on the path leading up towards a brick building bordered by wooden picket fences. In the foreground, there's an adult male and another individual walking side-by-side facing away from the camera, seemingly engrossed in conversation or observation.

Behind them stands three adults: two males wearing hats and suits typical of early 20th-century fashion, one with a pipe possibly engaged in contemplation, while the third is standing further behind. To their right walks another man also dressed formally but more casually than his companions, perhaps due to differing social status or roles.

Further back on this path are two women: an adult female and what seems like a young girl (the "little girl running" mentioned), distinguishable by her shorter stature compared with the adults around. The woman appears in mid-stride walking alongside the man previously seen closer up, while the little one is captured in motion - she's off-balance as if having just started to run or was playfully chased.

On the rightmost part of this picture stands a figure at some distance from these main subjects; it might be another worker based on proximity and attire. This person seems less engaged with their surr [...] — The image captures a moment in time at what appears to be the Kilburn Mills located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The setting is outdoors during daylight hours with seven individuals visible on the path leading up towards a brick building bordered by wooden picket fences. In the foreground, there's an adult male and another individual walking side-by-side facing away from the camera, seemingly engrossed in conversation or observation. Behind them stands three adults: two males wearing hats and suits typical of early 20th-century fashion, one with a pipe possibly engaged in contemplation, while the third is standing further behind. To their right walks another man also dressed formally but more casually than his companions, perhaps due to differing social status or roles. Further back on this path are two women: an adult female and what seems like a young girl (the "little girl running" mentioned), distinguishable by her shorter stature compared with the adults around. The woman appears in mid-stride walking alongside the man previously seen closer up, while the little one is captured in motion - she's off-balance as if having just started to run or was playfully chased. On the rightmost part of this picture stands a figure at some distance from these main subjects; it might be another worker based on proximity and attire. This person seems less engaged with their surr [...]

Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 14 hours ago

Group going out at noon from the Kilburn Mills. Little girl running is one of the workers. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#theKilburnMills #NewBedford #Massachusetts #third #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675375/

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Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 16 hours ago

Frank Mello, 62 Grinell i.e., Grinnel? St. Brother of Joe. At the house his mother said he was 17 years. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#FrankMello #Grinell #Grinnel #NewBedford #Massachusetts #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675374/

The image depicts a vintage sepia-toned photograph featuring four individuals in what appears to be an outdoor setting with bare ground and wooden fencing as the backdrop. The main focus of the picture is on three adult men standing close together, dressed in clothing indicative of early 20th-century working-class attire: dark coats or vests over lighter shirts, trousers that appear worn, and shoes showing significant wear.

In stark contrast to their more formal appearance, a young boy stands slightly apart from them. He wears ragged clothes consisting of an oversized knitted sweater with frayed hems, dirty pants, and old-fashioned shoes; his overall attire appears unkempt and in need of repair or replacement. The lighting casts shadows on the ground behind him, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon sunlight.

The boy's posture is upright yet slightly reserved as he looks down at something not visible within the frame, while one adult man seems to be observing this child with a serious expression, possibly indicating authority or concern. Another person stands off to the left side of the image; however, only their silhouette and part of an arm are discernible.

The overall mood conveyed by the photograph is somber and reflective on socioeconomic conditions during that era in New Bedford, Massachusetts, as indicated by the source provided for additional context. — The image depicts a vintage sepia-toned photograph featuring four individuals in what appears to be an outdoor setting with bare ground and wooden fencing as the backdrop. The main focus of the picture is on three adult men standing close together, dressed in clothing indicative of early 20th-century working-class attire: dark coats or vests over lighter shirts, trousers that appear worn, and shoes showing significant wear. In stark contrast to their more formal appearance, a young boy stands slightly apart from them. He wears ragged clothes consisting of an oversized knitted sweater with frayed hems, dirty pants, and old-fashioned shoes; his overall attire appears unkempt and in need of repair or replacement. The lighting casts shadows on the ground behind him, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon sunlight. The boy's posture is upright yet slightly reserved as he looks down at something not visible within the frame, while one adult man seems to be observing this child with a serious expression, possibly indicating authority or concern. Another person stands off to the left side of the image; however, only their silhouette and part of an arm are discernible. The overall mood conveyed by the photograph is somber and reflective on socioeconomic conditions during that era in New Bedford, Massachusetts, as indicated by the source provided for additional context.

Lewis Hine

@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · 16 hours ago

Frank Mello, 62 Grinell i.e., Grinnel? St. Brother of Joe. At the house his mother said he was 17 years. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

#FrankMello #Grinell #Grinnel #NewBedford #Massachusetts #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675374/