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Lewis Hine
Lewis Hine
@LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online  ·  activity timestamp 6 hours ago

Noon hour, April 17, 1909. Natick (R.I.) Mills. Location: Natick, Rhode Island.

#Natick #RhodeIsland #NatickMillOffice #NatickMills #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018674416/

The image depicts a historical black and white photograph showing four individuals outside the "Natick Mill Office" building. The architecture of the mill office suggests it was built during an earlier period, possibly late 19th to early 20th century based on design elements like rectangular brickwork with stone accents around windows and doors.

The photo is in sepia tones, which were common for photographs at that time before color photography became widespread. The individuals appear as figures of a bygone era; their clothing suggests they are factory workers or laborers from the early 20th century. They stand outside on what appears to be an unpaved road with some patches and puddles.

The photograph is labeled "Natick Mill Office," indicating that it was taken at Natick Mills in Rhode Island, likely during a break time referred to as 'noon hour' given the date mentioned (April 17, 1909) from an article titled "Noon Hour." The image captures a moment of rest or transition for these workers outside their workplace.

The individuals are engaged differently: some stand with hands on hips while others have objects like buckets and bottles in hand. Their positioning suggests casual interaction but also separation by roles within the mill environment, reflecting typical social dynamics at such industrial sites during that time period.

This historical snapshot provides insi [...]
The image depicts a historical black and white photograph showing four individuals outside the "Natick Mill Office" building. The architecture of the mill office suggests it was built during an earlier period, possibly late 19th to early 20th century based on design elements like rectangular brickwork with stone accents around windows and doors. The photo is in sepia tones, which were common for photographs at that time before color photography became widespread. The individuals appear as figures of a bygone era; their clothing suggests they are factory workers or laborers from the early 20th century. They stand outside on what appears to be an unpaved road with some patches and puddles. The photograph is labeled "Natick Mill Office," indicating that it was taken at Natick Mills in Rhode Island, likely during a break time referred to as 'noon hour' given the date mentioned (April 17, 1909) from an article titled "Noon Hour." The image captures a moment of rest or transition for these workers outside their workplace. The individuals are engaged differently: some stand with hands on hips while others have objects like buckets and bottles in hand. Their positioning suggests casual interaction but also separation by roles within the mill environment, reflecting typical social dynamics at such industrial sites during that time period. This historical snapshot provides insi [...]
The image depicts a historical black and white photograph showing four individuals outside the "Natick Mill Office" building. The architecture of the mill office suggests it was built during an earlier period, possibly late 19th to early 20th century based on design elements like rectangular brickwork with stone accents around windows and doors. The photo is in sepia tones, which were common for photographs at that time before color photography became widespread. The individuals appear as figures of a bygone era; their clothing suggests they are factory workers or laborers from the early 20th century. They stand outside on what appears to be an unpaved road with some patches and puddles. The photograph is labeled "Natick Mill Office," indicating that it was taken at Natick Mills in Rhode Island, likely during a break time referred to as 'noon hour' given the date mentioned (April 17, 1909) from an article titled "Noon Hour." The image captures a moment of rest or transition for these workers outside their workplace. The individuals are engaged differently: some stand with hands on hips while others have objects like buckets and bottles in hand. Their positioning suggests casual interaction but also separation by roles within the mill environment, reflecting typical social dynamics at such industrial sites during that time period. This historical snapshot provides insi [...]
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