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"Nuthin doin" - Public domain portrait print

"Nuthin doin" - Public domain portrait print

African American boy seated on steps with shoe shine box. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

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Some of the young bootblacks working around Trinity Church, New York City, July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Some of the young bootblacks working around Trinity Church, New York C...

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One of the ten year old shiners in Hartford, Conn. - August 25th, 1924. Location: Hartford, Connecticut

One of the ten year old shiners in Hartford, Conn. - August 25th, 1924...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4956. "127" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

#880 A Group of Boot-Blacks in Bowdoin Square, a Passing Juvenile Industry.  Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

#880 A Group of Boot-Blacks in Bowdoin Square, a Passing Juvenile Indu...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

One of the young shiners on the Green at New Haven, Conn., Aug. 26, 1924. Location: New Haven, Connecticut

One of the young shiners on the Green at New Haven, Conn., Aug. 26, 19...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4960. "131" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

Thomas Parsomidis, Shoe Shinning i.e., Shining Parlor, 8 North Main St. Boy said business is bad. Place closed most of the time. He and another own the shop. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts

Thomas Parsomidis, Shoe Shinning i.e., Shining Parlor, 8 North Main St...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 2771. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis, Ind. Witness, E. N. Clooper.  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis, Ind. Witness, E. N. Clooper. Locati...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a living room, salon, office, late 19th-century interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis. (Same boys as in #64.) Aug., 1908. Wit., E. N. Clopper.  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis. (Same boys as in #64.) Aug., 1908. W...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis. (Same boys as in #64.) Aug., 1908. Wit., E. N. Clopper.  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis. (Same boys as in #64.) Aug., 1908. W...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young boy is Ciriakos Keiradimos, a young Greek shoe-shiner, working in shop at 511 Penn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Said to be 16 yrs. old, but is absolutely illiterate. Has been in this country only 2 months. Works until 9 P.M. every day and until 11 P.M. Saturdays.  Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

Young boy is Ciriakos Keiradimos, a young Greek shoe-shiner, working i...

Public domain photograph of a shop, shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Shoe-shine boy] / J.G. Brown N.A.

[Shoe-shine boy] / J.G. Brown N.A.

Print showing a young boy as a bootblack, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, with kit over right shoulder and holding brush in right hand. Includes a remarque showing a pair of shoes. Signed on plate... More

Shine! Canal St.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Shine! Canal St. Location: New York, New York (State)

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A few of the shiners in Hartford, Conn. August, 25 1924.  Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

A few of the shiners in Hartford, Conn. August, 25 1924. Location: Ha...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Connecticut, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M.  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianap...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shine! Canal St. Location: New York, New York (State)

Shine! Canal St. Location: New York, New York (State)

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1633. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Tony, a twelve year old bootblack at his station in Bowling Green, New York City. He says he makes from $2. to $3. a day regularly. July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Tony, a twelve year old bootblack at his station in Bowling Green, New...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a child labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

One of the ten year old shiners in Hartford, Conn. - August 25th, 1924.  Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

One of the ten year old shiners in Hartford, Conn. - August 25th, 1924...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Connecticut, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

More awakening of the Turks. New motor fire apparatus to replace the hand pump and runners of ancient times. The first day this was used after the Allied withdrawal, it passed through a couple of houses on a street corner The watch tower of Stamboul. On watch here for fires and enemies ; This boy uses his eyes to wriggle extra "baksheesh" out of his customers.

More awakening of the Turks. New motor fire apparatus to replace the h...

Photographs show a fire truck in the street, a watchtower and a shoe shine boy with box, Istanbul,Turkey. Negative series code stamped on page: LC-C26. On page: no. 1409 (top left image), no. 1411 (top right ... More

Young bootblack on the Green at New Haven, Conn. - August 26, 1924.  Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

Young bootblack on the Green at New Haven, Conn. - August 26, 1924. L...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Connecticut, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov 24, 1912, and still selling. Stanley Steiner, the boot-black and newsboy, is ten years old, and sells until 1 A.M. Lives, 92 Ulmsbec [?] Ave., Providence, R.I. The other, Jacob Botvin, is 13 years old, 33 Hilton St.  Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov 24, 1912, a...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

"James" / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

"James" / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Joseph G. Cannon handing a shoe labeled "Stand Pat" to James S. Sherman who is shining shoes labeled "Conservatism, Reactionary, Special Privileges, [and] Vested Interests"; an unidentified m... More

Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1623. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

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...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bootblack, 3rd Ave & 9th St.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblack, 3rd Ave & 9th St. Location: New York, New York (State)

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Thomas Parsomidis, Shoe Shinning [i.e., Shining] Parlor, 8 North Main St. Boy said business is bad. Place closed most of the time. He and another own the shop.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.

Thomas Parsomidis, Shoe Shinning [i.e., Shining] Parlor, 8 North Main ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street life, vendor, shop sign, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M.  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianap...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Frank Villanello, 21 Greenwich Ave., Father's Stand.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Frank Villanello, 21 Greenwich Ave., Father's Stand. Location: New Yo...

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Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

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Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one year of own volition. Don't smoke. Out after 11 P.M. on May 21, Ordinarily works 6 hours per day. Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one ...

Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Title from NCLC caption card for Hine no. 1502. Hine no. 1503. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prin... More

"Jimmie the Porter; True Love in Disguise"

"Jimmie the Porter; True Love in Disguise"

Motion picture poster for "Jimmie the porter, true love in disguise" shows an African American man, possibly Sidney Smith, shining shoes. Copyright 1914 by Selig Studio. Motion Picture Poster Collection.

Frank Villanello, 21 Greenwich Ave., Father's Stand.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Frank Villanello, 21 Greenwich Ave., Father's Stand. Location: New Yo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

One of the young shiners on the Green at New Haven, Conn., Aug 26, 1924.  Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

One of the young shiners on the Green at New Haven, Conn., Aug 26, 192...

Public domain photograph of people in the park, outdoors, picnic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Union Square Bootblack.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Jimmie the Porter; True Love in Disguise"

"Jimmie the Porter; True Love in Disguise"

Motion picture poster for "Jimmie the porter, true love in disguise" shows an African American man, possibly Sidney Smith, shining shoes. Copyright 1914 by Selig Studio. Motion Picture Poster Collection.

Young boy is Ciriakos Keiradimos, a young Greek shoe-shiner, working in shop at 511 Penn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Said to be 16 yrs. old, but is absolutely illiterate. Has been in this country only 2 months. Works until 9 P.M. every day and until 11 P.M. Saturdays.  Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia.

Young boy is Ciriakos Keiradimos, a young Greek shoe-shiner, working i...

Public domain photograph of a shop, shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M.  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug., 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianap...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tammany throws away its "butt", and the monopoly bootblack picks it up / F. Opper.

Tammany throws away its "butt", and the monopoly bootblack picks it up...

Illustration shows Benjamin F. Butler as a shoe shiner with his kit, stooping to pick up a smoldering cigar butt labeled "Grady" that John Kelly, on the left, has discarded; they are on a sidewalk in front of t... More

Sunday morning. One of the old-style bootblacks.  Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

Sunday morning. One of the old-style bootblacks. Location: Boston, Ma...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one year of own volition. Don't smoke. Out after 11 P.M. on May 21, Ordinarily works 6 hours per day.]  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

[Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Delaware, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bootblack, 3rd Ave & 9th St.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblack, 3rd Ave & 9th St. Location: New York, New York (State)

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Shoe-shine boy] / J.G. Brown N.A.

[Shoe-shine boy] / J.G. Brown N.A.

Print showing a young boy as a bootblack, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, with kit over right shoulder and holding brush in right hand. Signed on plate in lower right: Copyright J.G. Brown N.A.

This boy shines in Constantinople One can lose himself in the narrow curving streets of the Stamboul bazaar.

This boy shines in Constantinople One can lose himself in the narrow c...

Photographs show a head-and-shoulders portrait of a shoeshine boy and people, including women in a crowded market, Istanbul, Turkey. Negative series code stamped on page: LC-C26. On page: no. 1404 (top image... More

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jimmie, a seven year old bootblack, working on Canal Street, N.Y. City - July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Jimmie, a seven year old bootblack, working on Canal Street, N.Y. City...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4940. "109, 110" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Single caption card covers 4940-4941.... More

Union Square Bootblack.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

Public domain photograph of people in the park, outdoors, picnic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shine Sah? - Public domain portrait print

Shine Sah? - Public domain portrait print

African American boy holding out shoe shine box. 51958 U.S. Copyright Office. Title transcribed from item. Copyright by V.G. Schreck, Savannah, Georgia.

Charlie, ten year old shiner, Newark, N.J. August 1, 1924.  Location: Newark, New Jersey.

Charlie, ten year old shiner, Newark, N.J. August 1, 1924. Location: ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4935. "104, 105, 106, 107, 108" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Single caption card co... More

Mike, ten year old shiner, Newark, N.J. August 1, 1924.  Location: Newark, New Jersey.

Mike, ten year old shiner, Newark, N.J. August 1, 1924. Location: New...

Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jimmie, a seven year old bootblack, working on Canal Street, N.Y. City - July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Jimmie, a seven year old bootblack, working on Canal Street, N.Y. City...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Tommie, very young shiner, Canal Street, New York City. Some of these youngsters do not know their ages nor how much they earn. July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Tommie, very young shiner, Canal Street, New York City. Some of these ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bootblack, 3rd Ave & 9th St. Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblack, 3rd Ave & 9th St. Location: New York, New York (State)

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1656. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

[Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one year of own volition. Don't smoke. Out after 11 P.M. on May 21, Ordinarily works 6 hours per day.]  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

[Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one...

Public domain photograph - portrait of athlete, champion, sport, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St. Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one year of own volition. Don't smoke. Out after 11 P.M. on May 21. Ordinarily works 6 hours per day.  Location: Wilmington, Delaware.

Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St. Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one y...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Delaware, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One of the boot-blacks.  Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

One of the boot-blacks. Location: New Haven, Connecticut.

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Some of the young bootblacks working around Trinity Church, New York City, July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Some of the young bootblacks working around Trinity Church, New York C...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4934. "102-103" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Single caption card covers 4933-4934. ... More

Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one year of own volition. Don't smoke. Out after 11 P.M. on May 21, Ordinarily works 6 hours per day. Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one ...

Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Title from NCLC caption card for Hine no. 1502. Hine no. 1503. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prin... More

Charlie, ten year old shiner, Newark, N.J. August 1, 1924. Location: Newark, New Jersey

Charlie, ten year old shiner, Newark, N.J. August 1, 1924. Location: N...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4953. "122" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug. 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug. 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianapol...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 99. Reproduction no. LC-USZC2-3699. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Co... More

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4938. "104, 105, 106, 107, 108" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Single caption card co... More

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug. 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug. 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianapol...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 99. Reproduction no. LC-USZC2-3699. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Co... More

Pompey Jim, boot black C.L. Lochman, artist, Carlisle, Pa

Pompey Jim, boot black C.L. Lochman, artist, Carlisle, Pa

Photograph shows James Powell, formerly a bond servant, also known as "Pompey Jim" and "Banty Jim," in Union artillery shell jacket, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) Purchased fro... More

Bootblack, 3rd Ave & 9th St. Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblack, 3rd Ave & 9th St. Location: New York, New York (State)

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1656. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Traffic police are courteous and efficient in Constantinople. This one has just directed Mr. Carpenter to his hotel Perhaps you can guess what it reads on the box. "Shine 'em up" ???

Traffic police are courteous and efficient in Constantinople. This one...

Photographs show a policeman with Frank Carpenter and three shoeshine boys behind boxes with Ottoman Turkish writing, Istanbul, Turkey. Negative series code stamped on page: LC-C26. On page: no. 1402 (top ima... More

Tony, nine year old bootblack, Newark, N.J. says he makes $1 a day. August 1st, 1924.  Location: Newark, New Jersey.

Tony, nine year old bootblack, Newark, N.J. says he makes $1 a day. Au...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mike, ten year old shiner, Newark, N.J. August 1, 1924. Location: Newark, New Jersey

Mike, ten year old shiner, Newark, N.J. August 1, 1924. Location: Newa...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4950. "119" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis, Ind. Witness, E.N. Clooper. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis, Ind. Witness, E.N. Clooper. Location...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 64. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs D... More

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov. 24, 1912, and still selling. Stanley Steiner, the boot-black and newsboy, is ten years old, and sells until 1 A.M. Lives, 92 Ulmsbec ? Ave., Providence, R.I. The other, Jacob Botvin, is 13 years old, 33 Hilton St. Location: Providence, Rhode Island

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov. 24, 1912, ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 3210. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis, Ind. Witness, E. N. Clooper.  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis, Ind. Witness, E. N. Clooper. Locati...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Indiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

#880. A Group of Boot-Blacks in Bowdoin Square, a Passing Juvenile Industry. Location: Boston, Massachusetts

#880. A Group of Boot-Blacks in Bowdoin Square, a Passing Juvenile Ind...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 880. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs ... More

Tony, a twelve year old bootblack at his station in Bowling Green, New York City. He says he makes from $2. to $3. a day regularly. July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Tony, a twelve year old bootblack at his station in Bowling Green, New...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4932. "101" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

Tommie, very young shiner, Canal Street, New York City. Some of these youngsters do not know their ages nor how much they earn. July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Tommie, very young shiner, Canal Street, New York City. Some of these ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4942. "111" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

Young boy is Ciriakos Keiradimos, a young Greek shoe-shiner, working in shop at 511 Penn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Said to be 16 yrs. old, but is absolutely illiterate. Has been in this country only 2 months. Works until 9 P.M. every day and until 11 P.M. Saturdays. Location: Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia

Young boy is Ciriakos Keiradimos, a young Greek shoe-shiner, working i...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 2913. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Thomas Parsomidis, Shoe Shinning i.e., Shining Parlor, 8 North Main St. Boy said business is bad. Place closed most of the time. He and another own the shop. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts

Thomas Parsomidis, Shoe Shinning i.e., Shining Parlor, 8 North Main St...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 2771. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Thomas Parsomidis, Shoe Shinning [i.e., Shining] Parlor, 8 North Main St. Boy said business is bad. Place closed most of the time. He and another own the shop.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.

Thomas Parsomidis, Shoe Shinning [i.e., Shining] Parlor, 8 North Main ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4937. "104, 105, 106, 107, 108" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Single caption card co... More

Some of the young bootblacks working around Trinity Church, New York City, July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Some of the young bootblacks working around Trinity Church, New York C...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4933. "102-103" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Single caption card covers 4933-4934. ... More

One of the boot-blacks. Location: New Haven, Connecticut

One of the boot-blacks. Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 610. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs ... More

Tony, nine year old bootblack, Newark, N.J. says he makes $1 a day. August 1st, 1924. Location: Newark, New Jersey

Tony, nine year old bootblack, Newark, N.J. says he makes $1 a day. Au...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4947. "116" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1630. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

One of the ten year old shiners in Hartford, Conn. - August 25th, 1924.  Location: Hartford, Connecticut.

One of the ten year old shiners in Hartford, Conn. - August 25th, 1924...

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Jimmie, a seven year old bootblack, working on Canal Street, N.Y. City - July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Jimmie, a seven year old bootblack, working on Canal Street, N.Y. City...

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(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov 24, 1912, and still selling. Stanley Steiner, the boot-black and newsboy, is ten years old, and sells until 1 A.M. Lives, 92 Ulmsbec [?] Ave., Providence, R.I. The other, Jacob Botvin, is 13 years old, 33 Hilton St.  Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov 24, 1912, a...

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Union Square Bootblack.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Union Square Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

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Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Bootblacks in and around City Hall Park, New York City - July 25, 1924...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4939. "104, 105, 106, 107, 108" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Single caption card co... More

Pompey Jim, boot black C.L. Lochman, artist, Carlisle, Pa

Pompey Jim, boot black C.L. Lochman, artist, Carlisle, Pa

Photograph shows James Powell, formerly a bond servant, also known as "Pompey Jim" and "Banty Jim," in Union artillery shell jacket, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) Purchased fro... More

Frank Villanello, 21 Greenwich Ave., Father's Stand. Location: New York, New York (State)

Frank Villanello, 21 Greenwich Ave., Father's Stand. Location: New Yor...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1628. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

One of the ten year old shiners in Hartford, Conn. - August 25th, 1924. Location: Hartford, Connecticut

One of the ten year old shiners in Hartford, Conn. - August 25th, 1924...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4956. "127" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov. 24, 1912, and still selling. Stanley Steiner, the boot-black and newsboy, is ten years old, and sells until 1 A.M. Lives, 92 Ulmsbec ? Ave., Providence, R.I. The other, Jacob Botvin, is 13 years old, 33 Hilton St. Location: Providence, Rhode Island

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) 1:00 A.M. Sunday, Nov. 24, 1912, ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 3210. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

The bootblacks harvest, Inauguration, Washington, D.C. U.S.A

The bootblacks harvest, Inauguration, Washington, D.C. U.S.A

14083 U.S. Copyright Office. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1889 by B.W. Kilburn, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D.C. No. 5066.

Bowery Bootblack.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Bowery Bootblack. Location: New York, New York (State)

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Young bootblack on the Green at New Haven, Conn. - August 26, 1924. Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Young bootblack on the Green at New Haven, Conn. - August 26, 1924. Lo...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4961. "132" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

Eleven year old Tony, who shines in Union Square, New York City. Says he makes from $2. to$3. a day usually, and sometimes $4. - July 25, 1924. Location: New York, New York (State)

Eleven year old Tony, who shines in Union Square, New York City. Says ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4943. "112" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

One of the very young shiners at Newark, N.J. - August 1st, 1924. Location: Newark, New Jersey

One of the very young shiners at Newark, N.J. - August 1st, 1924. Loca...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 4948. "117" recorded in pencil in lower right of caption card. Credit line: National Child Labor Committe... More

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug. 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Greek Bootblack, Indianapolis, Aug. 1908, 10 P.M. Location: Indianapol...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 99. Reproduction no. LC-USZC2-3699. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Co... More

Jimmie, a seven year old bootblack, working on Canal Street, N.Y. City - July 25, 1924.  Location: New York, New York (State)

Jimmie, a seven year old bootblack, working on Canal Street, N.Y. City...

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Sunday morning. One of the old-style bootblacks. Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Sunday morning. One of the old-style bootblacks. Location: Boston, Mas...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 882. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs ... More

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