Hine, Lewis Wickes

Hine, Lewis Wickes

Lewis Wickes Hine (September 26, 1874 – November 3, 1940) was an American sociologist and muckraker photographer. His photographs taken during times such as the Progressive Era and the Great Depression captured young children working in harsh conditions, playing a role in bringing about the passage of the first child labor laws in the United States.

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Artworks by Hine, Lewis Wickes

Climbing into America

Climbing into America

Hine, Lewis Wickes

Soldier Thrown in Air

Soldier Thrown in Air

Hine, Lewis Wickes

Hartford Newsboys

Hartford Newsboys

Hine, Lewis Wickes

Wagon boy or "tail boy" helping to load the wagon

Wagon boy or "tail boy" helping to load the wagon

Hine, Lewis Wickes

Addie Card, 12 years old. Spinner in cotton mill, North Pownal, Vermont

Addie Card, 12 years old. Spinner in cotton mill, North Pownal, Vermont

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Lena Lochiavo - 11 years old, basket (and pretzel) seller, at Sixth Street Market in front of saloon entrance, Cincinnati, Ohio

Lena Lochiavo - 11 years old, basket (and pretzel) seller, at Sixth Street Market in front of saloon entrance, Cincinnati, Ohio

Hine, Lewis Wickes

John Pento, 14 years old, Daniel and Angelo Pento, 7 years old, selling newspapers, Hartford, Connecticut

John Pento, 14 years old, Daniel and Angelo Pento, 7 years old, selling newspapers, Hartford, Connecticut

Hine, Lewis Wickes

Tony Casale, "Bologna," 11 years old been selling newspapers for 4 years, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909

Tony Casale, "Bologna," 11 years old been selling newspapers for 4 years, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909

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Mery Horn, a hunchback condition aggravated by the heavy load of papers she carried. Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909

Mery Horn, a hunchback condition aggravated by the heavy load of papers she carried. Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909

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Edward St. Germain and his sister Delia, mill workers, Phoenix, Rhode Island, April 1909

Edward St. Germain and his sister Delia, mill workers, Phoenix, Rhode Island, April 1909

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At the Close of the Day, Pennsylvania

At the Close of the Day, Pennsylvania

Hine, Lewis Wickes

8:30 P.M. Group of newsboys selling at the depot, Hartford, Connecticut. Smallest boy 11 years old.

8:30 P.M. Group of newsboys selling at the depot, Hartford, Connecticut. Smallest boy 11 years old.

Hine, Lewis Wickes

Title from caption on object: "Read All About It!"

Title from caption on object: "Read All About It!"

Hine, Lewis Wickes