The beginning of the twentieth century was not as long ago as people think. When it comes to cultural differences; territories becoming stages, the Great War, civil rights movement, and more, the realization that it was in the last one hundred years comes easy. It is difficult to process for some, but for the majority of challenges in American culture, the country has overcame them and strengthened for the better. Child labor was still happening in the early 1900s, but was gaining negative backlash. Partnering together, one photographer and one committee, with hundreds of subjects, hoped to shed light on a crisis in America. A long aisle of emptiness, an impeding cotton machine, a large quantity of windows shining bright light, and a lone child. I was not educated on the photography of Lewis Hine when I began this analysis. Choosing a photo out of his massive collection in the Library of Congress archives became difficult. 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. Finally, I came to the decision of this sepia toned …show more content…
I wanted to give a detailed analysis of why Hine was hired to do the work he did and how it changed child labor laws in America. Therefore, in 1908, Hine was already known for his work on Ellis Island and was hired by the NCLC. The committee wanted to expose the intensity of child labor laws in America and thought photography was the way to do it. If the photos were viewed by the correct audience, the project had hopes of changing child labor laws in America. Hines’ photos, specifically the one noted above in North Carolina, were used to “suit his reform purposes, and his photo stories were used as propaganda for a good cause” (Smith-Shank 35). His photos, along with light narrative, are simple and easy for the reader to