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Lewis Hine
Lewis Hine
@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

Noon hour, King Mfg. Co., Augusta, Ga. See photos 500 to 509. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

#KingMfgCo #Augusta #Georgia #LewisHine #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018675015/

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting several individuals in an outdoor urban setting, possibly from the early 1900s given its style and clothing. The scene appears to be taking place on a street or courtyard with tall brick buildings on either side, indicative of industrial-era architecture common during that time period.

In the foreground, there is a group of people who seem to be children based on their size and attire—short pants for boys and long dresses with bonnets for girls. Some are walking while others appear to be playing or running around energetically. Their clothing styles suggest practical workwear suited for laborious activities, likely related to the manufacturing industry given the context.

Among them is an adult figure who seems to be supervising or engaging in conversation with the children. In contrast, another group of adults and a child are standing on the side, possibly observing from a distance.

The lighting conditions suggest either early morning or late afternoon as it casts elongated shadows on the ground, which adds depth to the scene. The overall composition captures everyday life within an industrial environment in Augusta, Georgia, during what could be considered a break time given their relaxed postures and activities—hence the reference to "noon hour" mentioned in the caption.

This photograph is part of a collection by Lewis [...]
The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting several individuals in an outdoor urban setting, possibly from the early 1900s given its style and clothing. The scene appears to be taking place on a street or courtyard with tall brick buildings on either side, indicative of industrial-era architecture common during that time period. In the foreground, there is a group of people who seem to be children based on their size and attire—short pants for boys and long dresses with bonnets for girls. Some are walking while others appear to be playing or running around energetically. Their clothing styles suggest practical workwear suited for laborious activities, likely related to the manufacturing industry given the context. Among them is an adult figure who seems to be supervising or engaging in conversation with the children. In contrast, another group of adults and a child are standing on the side, possibly observing from a distance. The lighting conditions suggest either early morning or late afternoon as it casts elongated shadows on the ground, which adds depth to the scene. The overall composition captures everyday life within an industrial environment in Augusta, Georgia, during what could be considered a break time given their relaxed postures and activities—hence the reference to "noon hour" mentioned in the caption. This photograph is part of a collection by Lewis [...]
The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting several individuals in an outdoor urban setting, possibly from the early 1900s given its style and clothing. The scene appears to be taking place on a street or courtyard with tall brick buildings on either side, indicative of industrial-era architecture common during that time period. In the foreground, there is a group of people who seem to be children based on their size and attire—short pants for boys and long dresses with bonnets for girls. Some are walking while others appear to be playing or running around energetically. Their clothing styles suggest practical workwear suited for laborious activities, likely related to the manufacturing industry given the context. Among them is an adult figure who seems to be supervising or engaging in conversation with the children. In contrast, another group of adults and a child are standing on the side, possibly observing from a distance. The lighting conditions suggest either early morning or late afternoon as it casts elongated shadows on the ground, which adds depth to the scene. The overall composition captures everyday life within an industrial environment in Augusta, Georgia, during what could be considered a break time given their relaxed postures and activities—hence the reference to "noon hour" mentioned in the caption. This photograph is part of a collection by Lewis [...]
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