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Francis E. Spinner to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, October 29, 1860 (Prediction for election results in New York)

Francis E. Spinner to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, October 29, 1860 (Pred...

Spinner, General (not in uniform) USA

Spinner, General (not in uniform) USA

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Elizabeth Demaris [i.e., Demarais?], 13 years old. A spinner in the Spring Village Mill, Winchendon, Massachusetts. Been working since May. Lumina Demaris, sister of Elizabeth, admitted 12 years old. Been a doffer in Spring Village Mill all summer, Father and sister Elizabeth works steady. They keep two boarders. Her doffing crew has three girls and 5 boys. Location: Winchendon, Massachusettsachusetts.

Elizabeth Demaris [i.e., Demarais?], 13 years old. A spinner in the Sp...

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Annie Dugas, spinner at machine on top floor of Glenallen Mill. Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Annie Dugas, spinner at machine on top floor of Glenallen Mill. Locat...

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The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is a spinner. Work in Cowpers' [i.e., Cowpen's?] Manufacturing Co., S.C. (See Label 2970). Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is...

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This little spinner has been in the mill 4 years. She was about 52 inches high and looked not quite 12 years old. Plenty of others there Newton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Location: Newton, North Carolina.

This little spinner has been in the mill 4 years. She was about 52 inc...

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Spinner in Bibb Mil No. 1, Macon, Ga. Bad lighting and ventilation in spinning room. Location: Macon, Georgia.

Spinner in Bibb Mil No. 1, Macon, Ga. Bad lighting and ventilation in ...

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Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon. Location: Opelika, Alabama.

Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is...

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Cherryville Mfg. Company, An adolescent spinner. Cherryville, N.C. Location: Cherryville, North Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Cherryville Mfg. Company, An adolescent spinner. Cherryville, N.C. Lo...

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Charissy Miller, a product of the mill. A frail, gaunt adolescent spinner. Been working four years. Said 16 years old. Can't write her name. 3 of the family in the mill. "Pa stays home and cooks." Location: [Spartanburg, South Carolina].

Charissy Miller, a product of the mill. A frail, gaunt adolescent spin...

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Clarence Wool, 11 years. Spinner in North Normal [i.e., Pownal?] Cotton Mill. Worked only during vacation. Edward F. Brown. Location: No[rth] Pownal, Vermont.

Clarence Wool, 11 years. Spinner in North Normal [i.e., Pownal?] Cotto...

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A little spinner in the Mollahan Mills, Newberry, S.C. She was tending her "sides" like a veteran, but after I took the photo, the overseer came up and said in an apologetic tone that was pathetic, "She just happened in." Then a moment later he repeated the information. The mills appear to be full of youngsters that "just happened in," or " are helping sister." Dec. 3, 08. Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Newberry, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

A little spinner in the Mollahan Mills, Newberry, S.C. She was tending...

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[Centreville, Virginia, vicinity. Mrs. Spinner's house]

[Centreville, Virginia, vicinity. Mrs. Spinner's house]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, First Bull Run, July 1861.

Spinner in Daniels Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Been in mills for several years and a good deal nights. Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Spinner in Daniels Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Been in mills for severa...

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Spinner, Honorable Francis Elias of N.Y.

Spinner, Honorable Francis Elias of N.Y.

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[Elizabeth Demarais [i.e., Demaris?], 13 years old. A spinner in the Spring Village Mill, been working since May.] Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

[Elizabeth Demarais [i.e., Demaris?], 13 years old. A spinner in the S...

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A frail young spinner in the Saxon Mill, Spartenberg [sic]. Location: Spartanburg, [South Carolina].

A frail young spinner in the Saxon Mill, Spartenberg [sic]. Location:...

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Rhodes Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Spinner. A moments glimpse of the outer world Said she was 10 years old. Been working over a year. Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Rhodes Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Spinner. A moments glimpse of the ou...

Photo shows girl identified as Lalar Blanton (Source: Joe Manning, 2014, http://eightsteeples.com/blanton1.html).

Spinner in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina.

Spinner in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Ca...

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Spinner in Vivian Cotton Mills, Cherryville, N.C. Been at it 2 years. Where will her good looks be in ten years?. Location: Cherryville, North Carolina.

Spinner in Vivian Cotton Mills, Cherryville, N.C. Been at it 2 years. ...

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Portuguese. Spinner. See 4159. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Portuguese. Spinner. See 4159. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / ...

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Spinner in Daniels Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Been in mills for several years and a good deal nights. Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Spinner in Daniels Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Been in mills for severa...

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Francis E. Spinner to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, July 23, 1860 (Spoils system)

Francis E. Spinner to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, July 23, 1860 (Spoils ...

Oldest girl, Minnie Carpenter, House 53 Loray Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Spinner. Makes fifty cents a day of 10 hours. Works four sides. Younger girl works irregularly. Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Oldest girl, Minnie Carpenter, House 53 Loray Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Spi...

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A spinner in Cycle Cotton Mill, Newton, N.C. She was 49 inches high. Been there "bout 2 years." 50 operatives and there were 10 children that looked to be under 12 years of age. Location: Newton, North Carolina.

A spinner in Cycle Cotton Mill, Newton, N.C. She was 49 inches high. B...

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Most of the workers in Munford Cotton Mills. The smallest boy, in middle, a frail anaemic youngster, said he had been doffing over a year. Said he was 12 years old, but I doubt it. The other small boy, on left, is a spinner, runs four sides, been working there two years. Said he was 12; - but --?. Location: Munford, Alabama.

Most of the workers in Munford Cotton Mills. The smallest boy, in midd...

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Noon. Cora Watts a young spinner in the Aragon Mill, Rock Hill. Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Noon. Cora Watts a young spinner in the Aragon Mill, Rock Hill. Locat...

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Ada Griffith, a very young spinner in Massachusetts Mills, Lindale, Ga. Runs 4 sides. Apparently under 12. Location: Lindale, Georgia.

Ada Griffith, a very young spinner in Massachusetts Mills, Lindale, Ga...

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Spinner. See 4159. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Spinner. See 4159. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hin...

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Young spinner in Roanoke (Virginia) Cotton Mills. Said fourteen years old, but it is doubtful. See exterior photos and age comparisons in 2161 to 2163. Location: Roanoke, Virginia.

Young spinner in Roanoke (Virginia) Cotton Mills. Said fourteen years ...

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Little spinner in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. She was so small she had to climb up on to the spinning frame to mend broken threads. See also photo 488. Jan. 19, 1909. Location: Macon, Georgia.

Little spinner in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. She was so small she had...

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Little spinner in Mollahan Cotton Mills, Newberry, S.C. Many others as small. Dec. 3/08 Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Newberry, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Little spinner in Mollahan Cotton Mills, Newberry, S.C. Many others as...

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A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga. The overseer admitted she was regularly employed. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga. The overseer admit...

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Noon hour at Delta Cotton Mills, Mc Comb, Miss. The tiny spinner pushing into the doorway tried to avoid me. Location: McComb, Mississippi.

Noon hour at Delta Cotton Mills, Mc Comb, Miss. The tiny spinner pushi...

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Lillie Robertson, a young spinner in Century Cotton Mills, South Boston, Virginia Runs four sides. Sister Mamie (with cup) helps her and is ten years old. Baby doesn't work yet. Father works in wagon factory. Cotton Mills work is slack. Location: South Boston, Virginia.

Lillie Robertson, a young spinner in Century Cotton Mills, South Bosto...

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Dependent (able-bodied) Parents. Smith Family, West Point, Miss. Three girls (in front) work in the mill. This boy and others work up town. Came from an Alabama farm six months ago. Smallest spinner runs two sides. "Father just putters around. Don't work steady." "We all like the mill work better'n the hot sun on farm." House barren and run down. Location: West Point, Mississippi.

Dependent (able-bodied) Parents. Smith Family, West Point, Miss. Three...

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Gracie Clark, 268 A Street (with a white dress) has been a spinner in the filling room of Merrimack Mill for three years. Her Life Insurance Policy gives her age thirteen years now, so she began working at ten years. See Hine report. Location: Huntsville, Alabama.

Gracie Clark, 268 A Street (with a white dress) has been a spinner in ...

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A young spinner in Yazoo City (Miss) Yarn Mills. Said he was thirteen, but doubtful. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

A young spinner in Yazoo City (Miss) Yarn Mills. Said he was thirteen,...

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[Centreville, Virginia, vicinity. Mrs. Spinner's house]

[Centreville, Virginia, vicinity. Mrs. Spinner's house]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, First Bull Run, July 1861.

Eglantine La Barge, an adolescent spinner, working in Spring Village Mill for 2 Years. Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Eglantine La Barge, an adolescent spinner, working in Spring Village M...

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A modest young French girl of 13 years. Spinner in the Spring Village Mill, runs six sides. Mr. Hine saw her working Sept. 2. Said, "I'd rather work." Been working since last February. Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

A modest young French girl of 13 years. Spinner in the Spring Village ...

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Addie Card, 12 years. Spinner in North Pormal [i.e., Pownal] Cotton Mill. Vt. Girls in mill say she is ten years. She admitted to me she was twelve; that she started during school vacation and new would "stay." E. F. Brown. See Photo #1050. Location: North Pownal, Vermont.

Addie Card, 12 years. Spinner in North Pormal [i.e., Pownal] Cotton Mi...

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[Irish spinner and spinning wheel. County Galway, Ireland]

[Irish spinner and spinning wheel. County Galway, Ireland]

Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., catalogue J foreign section. Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Photographic Company, 1905.. Print no. "12058". More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available a... More

Applying for work paper first time Gertrude Pereira, 99 Stowe St., 14 years old - to be a ring spinner in Borden City Mill. 6th Grade, Wiley School. Learned to spin in school vacations. Rather go to work. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Applying for work paper first time Gertrude Pereira, 99 Stowe St., 14 ...

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A little spinner in a Georgia Cotton Mill. Location: Georgia.

A little spinner in a Georgia Cotton Mill. Location: Georgia.

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A typical Spinner Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

A typical Spinner Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, S...

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A typical Spinner Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

A typical Spinner Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, S...

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[Addie Card], anaemic little spinner in North Pownal Cotton Mill. See photo No. 1056. Location: Vermont.

[Addie Card], anaemic little spinner in North Pownal Cotton Mill. See ...

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A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R. I. She has worked there 1 year. Looked 12 yrs. old and had a hectic flush caused by warm, close atmosphere. Location: Arkwright, Rhode Island.

A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R....

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Eunice Hadwin spinner in King Mill, Augusta, Ga., earns 75 cents to $1.00 a day. Been in mill work 5 years. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

Eunice Hadwin spinner in King Mill, Augusta, Ga., earns 75 cents to $1...

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Comparison of ages: On right end is Mary Deschene, admitted 11 years, helped sister spool all summer in Glenallen Mill. Next her is Lumina Demarais, admitted 12 years, and doffing all summer in Spring Village Mill. Next is Rosina Coyette, said she was 14 but Mr. Hine doubted it; has steady job doffing and spinning in Spring Village Mill. Left end is Eva Caonette, spinner in Spring Village Mall, said she was 14 but may not be. Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Comparison of ages: On right end is Mary Deschene, admitted 11 years, ...

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The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is a spinner. Work in Cowpers' [i.e., Cowpen's?] Manufacturing Co., S.C. (See Label 2970). Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is...

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Flossie Britt, 6 years old has been working several months steadily as spinner in the Lumberton Cotton Mills. Makes 30 cents a day. Lonnie Britt, 7 years old has been working steadily for 1 year as spinner. Makes 40 cents a day. Ages and data given me by their grandmother at home, and I saw them going and coming early and late. 2 smallest in group. When Mr. Swift made his last visit to Lumberton he was shown through these mills by Mr. Jennings, who asked Mr. Swift how many children he thought there were under age. Mr. Swift said about 20, Mr. Jennings told him there were at least 30, and called one of his men to prove he was right. He told Mr. Swift that all the mills were employing children under age. N.B. SEE OTHER SIDE BEFORE USING LABEL (over) Important. [verso of card]: N.B. April 1915: A subsequent visit to this family brought out the information that Flossie was 8 years old and Lonnie 10 years old when I saw them. That the boss asked the mother to bring Lonnie to work, and that she worked about 1/2 year as steadily as she could. That another boss asked the mother to bring Flossie to work and that the girl soon became sick. The mother became disgusted and quit the mill for life on her father's farm where they are now located. There was no need for the children working. Since they moved to the farm the superintendent and 2 other persons visited the family and tried to intimidate them and get them to make mis-statements about the children's ages and work. See Hine report for additional details, all given to Mr. Hine in the presence of a prominent Lumberton attorney. Location: Lumberton, North Carolina.

Flossie Britt, 6 years old has been working several months steadily as...

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Spinner. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Spinner. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

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A typical spinner. Mamie --------- Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina.

A typical spinner. Mamie --------- Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Locat...

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A typical Spinner Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

A typical Spinner Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, S...

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14-year old spinner in Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

14-year old spinner in Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massa...

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Spinner in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Many more as small as she. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina.

Spinner in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Many more as small as she. Lo...

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Little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Ga. Overseer said she was regularly employed. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

Little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Ga. Overseer said she wa...

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A spinner in Clyde Cotton Mill, Newton, N.C. Location: Newton, North Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

A spinner in Clyde Cotton Mill, Newton, N.C. Location: Newton, North ...

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Fourteen year old spinner in Brazos Valley Cotton Mill at West. Violation of the law. Matty Lott runs six sides. See family group and their story. Location: West, Texas.

Fourteen year old spinner in Brazos Valley Cotton Mill at West. Violat...

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Rhodes Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Spinner. A moments glimpse of the outer world Said she was 10 years old. Been working over a year. Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Rhodes Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. Spinner. A moments glimpse of the ou...

Photo shows girl identified as Lalar Blanton (Source: Joe Manning, 2014, http://eightsteeples.com/blanton1.html).

Hattie Hunter, spinner in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. 52 inches high, worked in mill for 3 years. Gets 50 cents a day. Dec. 1, 1908. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina. / L.W. [Hine]

Hattie Hunter, spinner in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. 52 inches high,...

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Young doffer and spinner boys in Seaconnet Mill. The youngest are Manuel Perry, 111 Pitman St. John E. Mello, 229 Alden St. Manuel Louis. None of these could write their own names. The last couldn't spell the street he lives on. They spoke almost no English. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.

Young doffer and spinner boys in Seaconnet Mill. The youngest are Manu...

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Little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Ga. Overseer said she was regularly employed. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

Little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill, Augusta, Ga. Overseer said she wa...

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[Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon.] Location: [Opelika, Alabama]

[Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph i...

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Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon. Location: Opelika, Alabama.

Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is...

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Rhodes Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. National Child Labor Committee. No. 282. Girl on left said she was 10 years old and been in mill a long time more than a year. Spinner girl on right said she was 12 years. Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Rhodes Mfg. Co., Lincolnton, N.C. National Child Labor Committee. No. ...

Photo shows a mother and her daughters, identified as Susie Black Blanton, with Lalar on the left, and Ellen on the right (Source: Joe Manning, 2014, http://eightsteeples.com/blanton1.html)

Comparison of Ages. Some of the youngest workers in Roanoke (Virginia) Cotton Mills. On right-hand end is seven year old Frank, a helper. Next to him is twelve year old Ronald, a doffer. On his right is Mamie Witt, twelve year old spinner. Girl on her right said fourteen years old, but doubtful. On her right, (with curl on shoulder) is Inex Kennedy, just fourteen. The second girl on her right is probably under fourteen. This is a small mill, running a small [force]. Location: Roanoke, Virginia.

Comparison of Ages. Some of the youngest workers in Roanoke (Virginia)...

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Fourteen year old spinner in a Brazos Valley Cotton Mill at West. Violation of the law. Matty Lott runs six sides. See family group and their story. Location: West, Texas.

Fourteen year old spinner in a Brazos Valley Cotton Mill at West. Viol...

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Young Spinner - Indian Orchard Cotton Mill. Location: Indian Orchard, Massachusetts. / Lewis W. Hine.

Young Spinner - Indian Orchard Cotton Mill. Location: Indian Orchard, ...

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A little spinner in a Georgia Cotton Mill. Location: Georgia.

A little spinner in a Georgia Cotton Mill. Location: Georgia.

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[Centreville, Virginia, vicinity. Mrs. Spinner's house]

[Centreville, Virginia, vicinity. Mrs. Spinner's house]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, First Bull Run, July 1861.

A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R. I. She has worked there 1 year. Looked 12 yrs. old and had a hectic flush caused by warm, close atmosphere. Location: Arkwright, Rhode Island.

A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R....

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A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga. The overseer admitted she was regularly employed. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga. The overseer admit...

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Noon hour at Delta Cotton Mills, Mc Comb, Miss. The tiny spinner pushing into the doorway tried to avoid me. Location: McComb, Mississippi.

Noon hour at Delta Cotton Mills, Mc Comb, Miss. The tiny spinner pushi...

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14 year old Spinner - Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

14 year old Spinner - Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massac...

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A spinner in the Mollahan Mills, Newberry, S.C. Dec. 3/08. Witness, Sara R. Hine. Location: Newberry, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

A spinner in the Mollahan Mills, Newberry, S.C. Dec. 3/08. Witness, Sa...

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Going home from Loray Mill. Smallest boy on the right hand end, John Moore. 13 years old. Been in mill 6 years as sweeper, doffer and spinner. Location: Gastonia, North Carolina.

Going home from Loray Mill. Smallest boy on the right hand end, John M...

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Herbert, a doffer, and Walter, a spinner (learning , but runs about two sides). Works steadily in Magnolia (Miss.) Cotton Mills. Location: Magnolia, Mississippi.

Herbert, a doffer, and Walter, a spinner (learning , but runs about tw...

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The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is a spinner. Work in Cowpers' [i.e., Cowpen's?] Manufacturing Co., S.C. (See Label 2970). Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is...

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Little spinner in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. She was so small she had to climb up on to the spinning frame to mend broken threads. See also photo 488. Jan. 19, 1909. Location: Macon, Georgia.

Little spinner in Bibb Mill No. 1, Macon, Ga. She was so small she had...

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This little spinner has been in the mill 4 years. She was about 52 inches high and looked not quite 12 years old. Plenty of others there Newton (N.C.) Cotton Mills. Location: Newton, North Carolina.

This little spinner has been in the mill 4 years. She was about 52 inc...

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Spinner in Bibb Mil No. 1, Macon, Ga. Bad lighting and ventilation in spinning room. Location: Macon, Georgia.

Spinner in Bibb Mil No. 1, Macon, Ga. Bad lighting and ventilation in ...

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Some of the workers in Munford Cotton Mills. Smallest boy, in middle, a frail anaemic youngster, said he had been doffing over a year. Said he was twelve, but I doubt it. Other small boy, on left, spinner, runs four sides, been working there two years. Location: Munford, Alabama.

Some of the workers in Munford Cotton Mills. Smallest boy, in middle, ...

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Family of A.P. Stata (he is at church). Father, son and two oldest girls in photo work in Washington Cotton Mills, Fries, Virginia The little spinner on left of photo has been working three years. Runs six sides. Can run eight, "if they'd let me." Location: Fries, Virginia.

Family of A.P. Stata (he is at church). Father, son and two oldest gir...

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The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is a spinner. Work in Cowpers' [i.e., Cowpen's?] Manufacturing Co., S.C. (See Label 2970). Location: [Cowpens], South Carolina.

The smallest boy is a band boy, next is a doffer. The smallest girl is...

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Rosy Phillips. Fifteen year old spinner in a Dallas cotton mill. She was far from "rosy" - thin, anaemic. Prematurely old. Her brother Exie [?] twelve years old who helps her some on Saturdays. He said: "I can't get a steady job, but I can help her all I want to." I did not see any others very young. Location: Dallas, Texas.

Rosy Phillips. Fifteen year old spinner in a Dallas cotton mill. She w...

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[Applying for work paper first time Gertrude Pereira, 99 Stowe St., 14 years old - to be a ring spinner in Borden City Mill. 6th Grade, Wiley School. Learned to spin in school vacations. Rather go to work.] Location: Fall River, Massachusetts. / Lewis W. Hine.

[Applying for work paper first time Gertrude Pereira, 99 Stowe St., 14...

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Young spinner in Roanoke (Virginia) Cotton Mills. Said fourteen years old, but it is doubtful. See exterior photos and age comparisons in 2161 to 2163. Location: Roanoke, Virginia.

Young spinner in Roanoke (Virginia) Cotton Mills. Said fourteen years ...

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Little spinner in Mollahan Cotton Mills, Newberry, S.C. Many others as small. Dec. 3/08 Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Newberry, South Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Little spinner in Mollahan Cotton Mills, Newberry, S.C. Many others as...

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A modest young French girl of 13 years. Spinner in the Spring Village Mill, runs six sides. Mr. Hine saw her working Sept. 2. Said, "I'd rather work." Been working since last February. Location: Winchendon, Massachusetts.

A modest young French girl of 13 years. Spinner in the Spring Village ...

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Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is Velma Smith a tiny little spinner with a steady job all day. I found her at home crying bitterly because her father refused to let her have any money out of the pay envelope she brought home. Mother said: "That haint no way to encourage children to work." Mother, father and several children work. Her mother admitted she worked here before 12 years old, and at Ella White Mill and one other city for about a year. Says they have no family record, but claims Velma is 12 now (which is doubtful). I saw her several times going and coming at 5:45 A.M. and noon. Location: Opelika, Alabama.

Whistle blows noon Opelika Cotton Mill. Smallest girl in photograph is...

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[Francis E. Spinner, Representative from New York, Thirty-fifth Congress, half-length portrait]

[Francis E. Spinner, Representative from New York, Thirty-fifth Congre...

Illus. in: McClees' gallery of photographic portraits of the senators, representatives & delegates of the thirty-fifth Congress... Washington: McClees & Beck, [1859], page 61. Each item includes subject's origi... More

[A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R. I. She has worked there 1 year. Looked 12 yrs. old and had a hectic flush caused by warm, close atmosphere.] Location: Arkwright, Rhode Island.

[A beautiful young spinner and doffer in Interlaken Mill, Arkwirght, R...

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Family of J. J. Moore. All but mother and two smallest children on steps work in Washington Cotton Mills, Fries Virginia Smallest spinner (right hand end of front row) said she was 14, but she surely is not. The family came from a Carolina farm three years ago. Location: Fries, Virginia.

Family of J. J. Moore. All but mother and two smallest children on ste...

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Spinner in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina.

Spinner in Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Ca...

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Spinner in Vivian Cotton Mills, Cherryville, N.C. Been at it 2 years. Where will her good looks be in ten years?. Location: Cherryville, North Carolina.

Spinner in Vivian Cotton Mills, Cherryville, N.C. Been at it 2 years. ...

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14-year old spinner in Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

14-year old spinner in Berkshire Cotton Mills. Location: Adams, Massa...

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Portuguese. Spinner. See 4159. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

Portuguese. Spinner. See 4159. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / ...

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