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Carrying-in Boy at the Lehr, (15 years old) Glass Works, Grafton, West Virginia. Has worked for several years. Works nine hours. Day shift one week, night shift next week. Gets $1.25 per day. Location: Grafton, West Virginia.

Carrying-in Boy at the Lehr, (15 years old) Glass Works, Grafton, West...

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Jim McNulty, 10 Morgan St. Is a leader inside the mine at Leadville Shaft. Said he was 15 years old. Location: North Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Jim McNulty, 10 Morgan St. Is a leader inside the mine at Leadville Sh...

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Union Hospital case - Estelle Poiriere, 137 Robeson St., 15 years old. Doffer at Granite No. 1 mill. Laceration of index and middle finger of right hand. Caught in card machine. Injured Dec. 21, 1915 and finger grew stiff and had to have cord cut. Still an outpatient in June and not working yet. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Union Hospital case - Estelle Poiriere, 137 Robeson St., 15 years old....

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Some of the younger boys working in Brazos Valley Cotton Mills at West. One Charlie Lott was thirteen years old according to Family Record. Another Norman Vaughn apparently twelve year old was under legal age according to one of the boys there, Calvin Caughlin who did not appear to be fifteen years old himself. These and two girls that I proved to be under legal age were all working in this small mill. It was an exceptional case, but it is likely that as the children become tired of school later in the year, there will be many more at work. Location: West, Texas.

Some of the younger boys working in Brazos Valley Cotton Mills at West...

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Helen Whitty (15 years old). Hand drawn work on curtains at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold, 274 Summer Street Extension. Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Helen Whitty (15 years old). Hand drawn work on curtains at Boutwell, ...

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Group of younger workers in mule room. All but two are 14 and 15 years old. Going home at 11 A.M. Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Group of younger workers in mule room. All but two are 14 and 15 years...

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"Ring around the rosy." Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. The Supt. said, "We relieve all children under sixteen for two hours a day except the doffers. They go out and play." Then turning to the children he said, "Now play." They eyed him blankly, "Play wot?" "Oh, play anything." Before they could do it, however, he had to pose them himself (see photo 2106) which was especially posed for the occasion. In this photo, note the disparity between the (alleged) ages of the younger ones who said that they were 12 and thirteen, and the older ones, who said fifteen years old. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

"Ring around the rosy." Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," i...

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Vance, a Trapper Boy, 15 years old. Has trapped for several years in a West Virginia Coal mine. $.75 a day for 10 hours work. All he does is to open and shut this door: most of the time he sits here idle, waiting for the cars to come. On account of the intense darkness in the mine, the hieroglyphics on the door were not visible until plate was developed. Location: West Virginia.

Vance, a Trapper Boy, 15 years old. Has trapped for several years in a...

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Willie Welch, 15 years old, R.D. 3, Box 89, Bowling Green, worming tobacco. Goes to old Union School near Plano (?). Will start school next week (6 weeks late) He works for Jasper Harper, R. 3, Box 90, Bowling Green. Jasper is 21 years old and has 13 acres in tobacco. Gives half the tobacco for rent. Father is a tenant. Location: Warren County, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

Willie Welch, 15 years old, R.D. 3, Box 89, Bowling Green, worming tob...

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Field-workers, Amer. Sumatra Tobacco Co. The Supt. called the boys out to the end of the rows and we found 47 boys from 9 to 15 years old, all working but could not get hold of them all. The Supt. said, "We have to hire boys because we can't get men to do the work." Many of them live in Hartford, Conn., and go back and forth on the trolley. Location: S[outh] Windsor, Connecticut / L.W. Hine.

Field-workers, Amer. Sumatra Tobacco Co. The Supt. called the boys out...

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Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are 15 years old and go to continuation school. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are 1...

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Sadie Singer, 15 years old, racking flowers at the Beston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Sadie Singer, 15 years old, racking flowers at the Beston Floral Suppl...

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[Photograph of miniature by unknown artist showing two brothers, James McNeill Whistler, 15 years old, and William Whistler, 13 years old]

[Photograph of miniature by unknown artist showing two brothers, James...

Reproduction of painting made ca. 1850. Library has three copies. One mounted with photographer's logo: Geo. E. Tingley, Mystic, Conn. Forms part of James and Elizabeth Robins Pennell Collection of Whistleriana.

Vocational class. Boring at a lathe. 15 years old. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Vocational class. Boring at a lathe. 15 years old. Location: Fall Riv...

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[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston, Massachusetts]. / [Lewis W. Hine]

[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston,...

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Angelina Guinzali (15 years old?) works for Madame Ball, dressmaker at 603 Boylston Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Angelina Guinzali (15 years old?) works for Madame Ball, dressmaker at...

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Mary Diamond, 15 years old (on right of photo) making roses at the Boston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts. Makes 600 roses a day. Rose Rabotnick, 14 years old (on Mary's right), curling petals. Beatrice Sicco, 15 years old (left side of photo) curling. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Mary Diamond, 15 years old (on right of photo) making roses at the Bos...

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Boy going home to lunch from Singer Mfg. Co., Said he was 15 years old. Question? Been there one year. Location: South Bend, Indiana.

Boy going home to lunch from Singer Mfg. Co., Said he was 15 years old...

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[Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are 15 years old and go to continuation school.] Location: [Boston, Massachusetts] / Lewis W. Hine.

[Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are ...

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Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old. Location: Boston, Ma...

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Greel's Shoe-shining Parlor, Indianapolis, Ind. Said he was 15 years old. Works some nights until 11. Taken at 10 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greel's Shoe-shining Parlor, Indianapolis, Ind. Said he was 15 years o...

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[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston, Massachusetts] / [Lewis W. Hine]

[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston,...

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Malvina Amundsen, 15 years old. Office girl in Eastern Talking Machine Co., 177 Tremont Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Malvina Amundsen, 15 years old. Office girl in Eastern Talking Machine...

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[Estice Webb Herrmann, who left the seventh grade of the Elizabethtown, Ky. Public School in October 1915 soon after commencing the grade to be married. Was only 15 years old. Now living on a small farm far from neighbors and with no one but her husband and mother-in-law. She is standing with her husband. See report. L.W. Hine.] Location: [White Mills vicinity, Kentucky]

[Estice Webb Herrmann, who left the seventh grade of the Elizabethtown...

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Son of Fannie Corbin, fifteen years old, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Son of Fannie Corbin, fifteen years old, Shenandoah National Park, Vir...

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4:00 P.M. Making lace collars at home (usually in kitchen). Mrs. Vencique, 309 E. 110th St., working with baby asleep in lap. Her sister, Tessie Amendola, 15 years old, works all the time. Some days she says she makes over $1.00 a day. At times only $2.00 a week. Been working at it three years. One of them was making lace for a contractor, Marchina, 207 E. 109th St., top floor (in an old dwelling). The other was making lace for factory, P. Cappellino, 401 E. 116th St. Husband is plasterer and "works some." Location: New York, New York (State)

4:00 P.M. Making lace collars at home (usually in kitchen). Mrs. Venci...

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[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston, Massachusetts] / [Lewis W. Hine]

[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston,...

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[Applying for certificate - Menuel Cabral - Portuguese. 15 years old Oct. 9, 67 Aetna St. Been spinning 1 month Laurel Lake and sweeper 1 month American Linen. Now to be a braider at Estes Mill.] Location: Fall River, Massachusetts. / Lewis W. Hine.

[Applying for certificate - Menuel Cabral - Portuguese. 15 years old O...

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Marie Vancanvenberg, 15 years old. Working on corsets for Madam Claff, 420 Boylston Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Marie Vancanvenberg, 15 years old. Working on corsets for Madam Claff,...

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Day scene in New Jersey Glass House. Boy is Howard ---, 15 years old but has been in the glass works for two years, and has worked some at night. Location: New Jersey.

Day scene in New Jersey Glass House. Boy is Howard ---, 15 years old b...

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Day scene in New Jersey Glass House. Boy is Howard ---, 15 years old but has been in the glass works for two years, and has worked some at night. Location: New Jersey.

Day scene in New Jersey Glass House. Boy is Howard ---, 15 years old b...

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4:00 P.M. Making lace collars at home (usually in kitchen). Mrs. Vencique, 309 E. 110th St., working with baby asleep in lap. Her sister, Tessie Amendola, 15 years old, works all the time. Some days she says she makes over $1.00 a day. At times only $2.00 a week. Been working at it three years. One of them was making lace for a contractor, Marchina, 207 E. 109th St., top floor (in an old dwelling). The other was making lace for factory, P. Cappellino, 401 E. 116th St. Husband is plasterer and "works some." Location: New York, New York (State)

4:00 P.M. Making lace collars at home (usually in kitchen). Mrs. Venci...

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Girls working in Springstein Mills, Chester, S.C. Zetella Gallman (by window) (looked 15 years old). Has worked 2 years. Both girls in middle said they had been in mill 8 years. Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Chester, South Carolina.

Girls working in Springstein Mills, Chester, S.C. Zetella Gallman (by ...

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Some of the doffers in the Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia The smallest one said he was 15 years old but, for that matter, they are all "wise" to the necessity for being at least 14. All work. The group was posed by the overseer. Location: Fries, Virginia.

Some of the doffers in the Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia Th...

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Sunday morning at Lynchburg Cotton Mill (Virginia) Ed Tolley, the smallest, said 15 years old, but that is very doubtful. Others in these three photos, Lucien Tolley, Herbert Aultico, Henry Daly, John Crawley. (See my report for addresses.) Most of these boys could not spell own names. All claimed to be over 14, but their disputes showed "These's a reason." They get from three to four dollars a week and some pay board. One said, "I get all over $2.60." Some were surely under twelve. All work. Lindsey Witt has been working there 2 years. Dewey Anderson, three years. Myron Cole, some time. Location: Lynchburg, Virginia.

Sunday morning at Lynchburg Cotton Mill (Virginia) Ed Tolley, the smal...

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[Doffers - Boss said 14 and 15 years old. Indian Orchard Cotton Mill] Location: [Indian Orchard, Massachusetts] / [Lewis W. Hine]

[Doffers - Boss said 14 and 15 years old. Indian Orchard Cotton Mill] ...

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Home of Ed Bentley family, Route 2, Hebbardsville. Father is up the river cutting logs (is home part of the time) and sister is attending the Zion School. Boys expect to go to Bluff City School, Div. 3, Henderson Co., in about 2 weeks; have lost 2 weeks already. Hayward is 15 years old and Harry is 11. Father rents the farm and has 6 acres in tobacco. No other help. Location: Hebbardsville, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

Home of Ed Bentley family, Route 2, Hebbardsville. Father is up the ri...

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Willie Welch, 15 years old, R.D. 3, Box 89, Bowling Green, worming tobacco. Goes to old Union School near Plano (?). Will start school next week (6 weeks late) He works for Jasper Harper, R. 3, Box 90, Bowling Green. Jasper is 21 years old and has 13 acres in tobacco. Gives half the tobacco for rent. Father is a tenant. Location: Warren County, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.

Willie Welch, 15 years old, R.D. 3, Box 89, Bowling Green, worming tob...

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Some of the doffers in the Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia The smallest one said he was 15 years old but, for that matter, they are all "wise" to the necessity for being at least 14. All work. The group was posed by the overseer. Location: Fries, Virginia.

Some of the doffers in the Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia Th...

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Trenton Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Smallest boy,--Tom Jenkins. Said 13 years old. Been in mill 3 years. Brother Walter Jenkins. Said 15 years old. Been in mill four years. Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Trenton Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Smallest boy,--Tom Jenkins. Said 13 years...

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Sunday morning at Lynchburg Cotton Mill (Virginia) Ed Tolley, the smallest, said 15 years old, but that is very doubtful. Others in these three photos, Lucien Tolley, Herbert Aultico, Henry Daly, John Crawley. (See my report for addresses.) Most of these boys could not spell own name. All claimed to be over 14, but their disputes showed "These's a reason." They get from three to four dollars a week and some pay board. One said, "I get all over $2.60." Some were surely under twelve. All work. Lindsey Witt has been working there 2 years. Dewey Anderson, three years. M[y]ron Cole, some time. Location: Lynchburg, Virginia.

Sunday morning at Lynchburg Cotton Mill (Virginia) Ed Tolley, the smal...

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Manuel Joson [i.e., Jason], on left of picture, 58 First Street, Ward 5. 18 years old. Mann Jacintho in centre of picture, 1 South Front Street, 15 years old. Witness - R.K. Conant. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Manuel Joson [i.e., Jason], on left of picture, 58 First Street, Ward ...

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[King Philip Spinning Room. Spare Hand on spinning frames Hannah Mills, 603 Dwelly St. 15 years old.] Location: Fall River, Massachusetts. / Lewis W. Hine.

[King Philip Spinning Room. Spare Hand on spinning frames Hannah Mills...

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General view of part of the force picking tomatoes on farm of W.T. Hill. There were about 25 children--most of them 8 to 15 years old. "When school opens next month you bet we have to quit workin" they said. Usually earn 50 cents to $1.50 a day. Location: Cabool, Missouri / Lewis W. Hine.

General view of part of the force picking tomatoes on farm of W.T. Hil...

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Florence Anderson, 15 years old. Folding curtains at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold, 274 Summer Street Extension. Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Florence Anderson, 15 years old. Folding curtains at Boutwell, Fairclo...

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Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are 15 years old and go to continuation school. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf. All are 1...

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Ethel Selansky, 15 years old. Typist for Standard Neckwear Co., 91 Essex Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Ethel Selansky, 15 years old. Typist for Standard Neckwear Co., 91 Ess...

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Mary Donahue, 15 years old (on right of photo), curling petals at the Boston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts. Pauline Steele, 15 years old (on Mary's right) makes carnations. Beatrice Sicco, 15 years old (left side of photo), curling. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Mary Donahue, 15 years old (on right of photo), curling petals at the ...

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One of the young doffers in Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia, going to dinner. Said he was 15 years old, but it is doubtful. Location: Fries, Virginia.

One of the young doffers in Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia, ...

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A few of the young workers in Hughes Brothers Candy Factory, S. Ervay St., I counted five going and coming at night and at noon, that appeared to be from 12 to 15 years old. One girl told me that she is 13 years old, "but we have to tell them we're 15. I run a chocolate Machine." Location: Dallas, Texas.

A few of the young workers in Hughes Brothers Candy Factory, S. Ervay ...

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A dilapidated "renters" home near West. The Tripp farm. Five in the family. Girl (apparently fifteen years old) is married. The farm contains a hundred and fifty acres now. A larger farm of eight hundred acres was cut up into this and three others - to rent. See Hine report. Location: West, Texas.

A dilapidated "renters" home near West. The Tripp farm. Five in the fa...

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[Vocational class. Boring at a lathe. 15 years old.] Location: Fall River, Massachusetts. / Lewis W. Hine.

[Vocational class. Boring at a lathe. 15 years old.] Location: Fall R...

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Bessie Blitch, 15 years old. Sewing curtains on machine at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold, 274 Summer Street Extension. Lewis W. Hine. (Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager.) Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Bessie Blitch, 15 years old. Sewing curtains on machine at Boutwell, F...

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[Fannie Bowman, 15 years old. Postural deformity. Correct position in work most essential. Can undertake either sitting or standing position if takes care to keep good posture. Picture shows extremely bad working position for this physical defect. A hunched, stooped-over position. Book-keeper. Need for advice of examining physician. See 4664 and 4670.] Location: [Boston, Massachusetts] / Lewis W. Hine.

[Fannie Bowman, 15 years old. Postural deformity. Correct position in ...

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[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston, Massachusetts] / [Lewis W. Hine]

[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston,...

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Types of adolescents. Boys working in Eureka Cotton Mills, Chester, S.C. Rob Dover--(Tallest boy). Been in mill eight or nine years. Melvin Reilly (next). In mill one year. Boyd McKowan (shortest boy). About 15 years old. Been in mill 5 years. Sunday, Nov. 29, 08. Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Chester, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Types of adolescents. Boys working in Eureka Cotton Mills, Chester, S....

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Trenton Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Tom Jenkins (left hand end) 13 years old, been in mill 3 year. Walter Jenkins, 15 years old. 4 years in mill. John Glover, (right hand) 16 years old, at mill 5 years. Closing hour, 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Trenton Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Tom Jenkins (left hand end) 13 years old,...

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(On right) Donato Dandrea selling at 10 P.M. (See No. 1213.) (Left) John Rieiglian, 15 years old, 21 Evans St.,. Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

(On right) Donato Dandrea selling at 10 P.M. (See No. 1213.) (Left) Jo...

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Sunday morning at Lynchburg Cotton Mill (Virginia) Ed Tolley, the smallest, said 15 years old, but that is very doubtfull. Others in these three photos, Lucien Tolley, Herbert Aultico, Henry Daly, John Crawley. (See my report for addresses.) Most of these boys could not spell own names. All claimed to be over 14, but their disputes showed "These's a reason." They get from three to four dollars a week and some pay board. One said, "I get all over $2.60." Some were surely under twelve. All work. Lindsey Witt has been working there 2 years. Dewey Anderson, three years. Myron Cole, some time. Location: Lynchburg, Virginia.

Sunday morning at Lynchburg Cotton Mill (Virginia) Ed Tolley, the smal...

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Going to their work at 5 P.M. "Sheeny Joe's" Glass House, January, 1913. Boy to left is 15 years old, can't speak English. Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Going to their work at 5 P.M. "Sheeny Joe's" Glass House, January, 191...

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Fannie Bowman, 15 years old. Postural deformity. Correct position in work most essential. Can undertake either sitting or standing position if takes care to keep good posture. Picture shows extremely bad working position for this physical defect. A hunched, stooped-over position. Book-keeper. Need for advice of examining physician. See 4664 and 4670. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Fannie Bowman, 15 years old. Postural deformity. Correct position in w...

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Boy going home to lunch from Singer Mfg. Co., Said he was 15 years old. Question? Been there one year. Location: South Bend, Indiana.

Boy going home to lunch from Singer Mfg. Co., Said he was 15 years old...

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[Trenton Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Smallest boy, Tom Jenkins. Said 13 years old. Been in mill 3 years. Brother Walter Jenkins. Said 15 years old. Been in mill four years.] Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

[Trenton Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Smallest boy, Tom Jenkins. Said 13 year...

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Postal Telegraph Boy. David Caplan, 9 Monroe Street. Said he was 15 years old. Works from 11 P.M. to 8 A. M., often down around the docks. Location: New York, New York (State)

Postal Telegraph Boy. David Caplan, 9 Monroe Street. Said he was 15 ye...

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Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. The Supt. said, "We relieve all children under sixteen for two hours a day except the doffers, who get plenty of time off. They go out and play." Then turning to the children he said, "Now play." They eyed him blankly, "Play wot?" "Oh, play anything." Before they could do it, however, he had to pose them himself (see photo 2106) which was especially posed for the occasion. In this photo, note the disparity between the (alleged) ages of the younger ones who said that they were 12 and 13, and the older ones, who said 15 years old. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yar...

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General view of part of the force picking tomatoes on farm of W.T. Hill. There were about 25 children--most of them 8 to 15 years old. "When school opens next month you bet we have to quit workin'" they said. Usually earn 50 cents to $1.50 a day. Location: Cabool, Missouri / Lewis W. Hine.

General view of part of the force picking tomatoes on farm of W.T. Hil...

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Doffers - Boss said 14 and 15 years old. Indian Orchard Cotton Mill. Location: Indian Orchard, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Doffers - Boss said 14 and 15 years old. Indian Orchard Cotton Mill. ...

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Gertrude Belier, 15 years old. Hemming curtains on machine at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold, 274 Summer Street Extension. Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Gertrude Belier, 15 years old. Hemming curtains on machine at Boutwell...

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Fred Fowner - 74 Londsdale. Doffer in Union Mill - 15 years old. Doffer two years. $7.74 a week. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Fred Fowner - 74 Londsdale. Doffer in Union Mill - 15 years old. Doffe...

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Ethel Selansky, 15 years old. Typist for Standard Neckwear Co., 91 Essex Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Ethel Selansky, 15 years old. Typist for Standard Neckwear Co., 91 Ess...

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John F--- and his grandmother, who live in an attic in Cincinnati. John is 15 years old and works in a glass factory. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

John F--- and his grandmother, who live in an attic in Cincinnati. Joh...

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Union Hospital case - Estelle Poiriere, 137 Robeson St., 15 years old. Doffer at Granite No. 1 mill. Laceration of index and middle finger of right hand. Caught in card machine. Injured Dec. 21, 1915 and finger grew stiff and had to have cord cut. Still an outpatient in June and not working yet. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Union Hospital case - Estelle Poiriere, 137 Robeson St., 15 years old....

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Group of younger workers in mule room. All but two are 14 and 15 years old. Going home at 11 A.M. Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Group of younger workers in mule room. All but two are 14 and 15 years...

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[Photograph of miniature by unknown artist showing two brothers, James McNeill Whistler, 15 years old, and William Whistler, 13 years old]

[Photograph of miniature by unknown artist showing two brothers, James...

Reproduction of painting made ca. 1850. Library has three copies. One mounted with photographer's logo: Geo. E. Tingley, Mystic, Conn. Forms part of James and Elizabeth Robins Pennell Collection of Whistleriana.

Malvina Amundsen, 15 years old. Office girl in Eastern Talking Machine Co., 177 Tremont Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Malvina Amundsen, 15 years old. Office girl in Eastern Talking Machine...

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General view of part of the force picking tomatoes on farm of W.T. Hill. There were about 25 children--most of them 8 to 15 years old. "When school opens next month you bet we have to quit workin'" they said. Usually earn 50 cents to $1.50 a day. Location: Cabool, Missouri / Lewis W. Hine.

General view of part of the force picking tomatoes on farm of W.T. Hil...

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6 P.M. Callabria family, 647 E. 12th St., N.Y. (see schedule) Mother finishes clothing. The children paste needle packages onto cards and said they all work at times until 10 or 11 P.M. They are 9, 12, 14 and 15 years old and all go to school. They are undersized. The baby in the cart is one month old. Location: New York, New York (State)

6 P.M. Callabria family, 647 E. 12th St., N.Y. (see schedule) Mother f...

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[Applying for certificate - Menuel Cabral - Portuguese. 15 years old Oct. 9, 67 Aetna St. Been spinning 1 month Laurel Lake and sweeper 1 month American Linen. Now to be a braider at Estes Mill.] Location: Fall River, Massachusetts. / Lewis W. Hine.

[Applying for certificate - Menuel Cabral - Portuguese. 15 years old O...

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Ethel Selansky, 15 years old. Typist for Standard Neckwear Co., 91 Essex Street. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Ethel Selansky, 15 years old. Typist for Standard Neckwear Co., 91 Ess...

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[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston, Massachusetts] / [Lewis W. Hine]

[Boys "linking" bed-springs. 14 and 15 years old.] Location: [Boston,...

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King Philip Spinning Room. Spare Hand on spinning frames Hannah Mills, 603 Dwelly St. 15 years old. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

King Philip Spinning Room. Spare Hand on spinning frames Hannah Mills,...

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Some of the doffers in the Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia The smallest one said he was 15 years old but, for that matter, they are all "wise" to the necessity for being at least 14. All work. The group was posed by the overseer. Location: Fries, Virginia.

Some of the doffers in the Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia Th...

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Vance, a Trapper Boy, 15 years old. Has trapped for several years in a West Virginia Coal mine. $.75 a day for 10 hours work. All he does is to open and shut this door: most of the time he sits here idle, waiting for the cars to come. On account of the intense darkness in the mine, the hieroglyphics on the door were not visible until plate was developed. Location: West Virginia.

Vance, a Trapper Boy, 15 years old. Has trapped for several years in a...

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Bad housing and congestion. the kitchen and living-room of Steven Mikula, 93 N. Front St. Steven is at the table. He has worked four months in Nonquitt Mill, in spinning room #2. Said he was 15 years old. Gets $5 a week. Mother takes care of these babies belonging to a neighbor while their mother works in the mill. Veronica (Steven's sister) helps take care of babies when not at school. She said, 12 years old. Compare her with Steven. Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Bad housing and congestion. the kitchen and living-room of Steven Miku...

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Sadie Singer, 15 years old, racking flowers at the Beston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Sadie Singer, 15 years old, racking flowers at the Beston Floral Suppl...

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Mary Donahue, 15 years old (on right of photo), curling petals at the Boston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts. Pauline Steele, 15 years old (on Mary's right) makes carnations. Beatrice Sicco, 15 years old (left side of photo), curling. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Mary Donahue, 15 years old (on right of photo), curling petals at the ...

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Carrying-in Boy at the Lehr, (15 years old) Glass Works, Grafton, West Virginia. Has worked for several years. Works nine hours. Day shift one week, night shift next week. Gets $1.25 per day. Location: Grafton, West Virginia.

Carrying-in Boy at the Lehr, (15 years old) Glass Works, Grafton, West...

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Sadie McGurin, 15 years old. Pressing curtains at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold. 274 Summer Street Extension. Lewis W. Hine. (Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager.) Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Sadie McGurin, 15 years old. Pressing curtains at Boutwell, Fairclough...

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Jim McNulty, 10 Morgan St. Is a leader inside the mine at Leadville Shaft. Said he was 15 years old. Location: North Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Jim McNulty, 10 Morgan St. Is a leader inside the mine at Leadville Sh...

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Stringers and leaf-girls, shed-workers for American Sumatra Tobacco Co. All working, 74 children in these sheds 10 to 15 years old, and only 45 women and children over 15. Location: Weatogue, Connecticut / L.W. Hine.

Stringers and leaf-girls, shed-workers for American Sumatra Tobacco Co...

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Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. The Supt. said, "We relieve all children under sixteen for two hours a day except the doffers, who get plenty of time off. They go out and play." Then turning to the children he said, "Now play." They eyed him blankly, "Play wot?" "Oh, play anything." Before they could do it, however, he had to pose them himself (see photo 2106) which was especially posed for the occasion. In this photo, note the disparity between the (alleged) ages of the younger ones who said that they were twelve and thirteen, and the older ones, who said fifteen years old. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yar...

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Fred Fowner - 74 Londsdale. Doffer in Union Mill - 15 years old. Doffer two years. $7.74 a week. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Fred Fowner - 74 Londsdale. Doffer in Union Mill - 15 years old. Doffe...

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John F--- and his grandmother, who live in an attic in Cincinnati. John is 15 years old and works in a glass factory. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

John F--- and his grandmother, who live in an attic in Cincinnati. Joh...

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Bob Burton, Gastonia, N.C. 15 years old. A typical adolescent, overgrown, thin, anaemic [sic]. Been in mill for 8 years. Doffing still in Ozark Mills. Gastonia, North Carolina.

Bob Burton, Gastonia, N.C. 15 years old. A typical adolescent, overgro...

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Applying for certificate - Menuel Cabral - Portuguese. 15 years old Oct. 9, 67 Aetna St. Been spinning 1 month Laurel Lake and sweeper 1 month American Linen. Now to be a braider at Estes Mill. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Applying for certificate - Menuel Cabral - Portuguese. 15 years old Oc...

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Estice Webb Herrmann, who left the seventh grade of the Elizabethtown, Ky. Public School in October 1915 soon after commencing the grade to be married. Was only 15 years old. Now living on a small farm far from neighbors and with no one but her husband and mother-in-law. She is standing with her husband. See report. Location: White Mills [vicinity], Kentucky / L.W. Hine.

Estice Webb Herrmann, who left the seventh grade of the Elizabethtown,...

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Corrinne Le May, 15 years old, bunching sweet peas at the Boston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Corrinne Le May, 15 years old, bunching sweet peas at the Boston Flora...

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Katherine Flanagan, 15 years old. Examining curtains at Boutwell, Fairclough & Gold, 274 Summer Street Extension. Mr. Fitzgerald, Manager. Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Katherine Flanagan, 15 years old. Examining curtains at Boutwell, Fair...

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