Unit 3: Lewis Hine; Social Justice and Child Labor

I chose the photograph titled [Mr. Smith, Overseer at Wylie Mill, With four children, Chester, South Carolina]. The photograph for the gelatin silver print was taken November 1908 in Chester, South Carolina. The photograph is a portrait of 4 children workers and their overseer "Mr. Smith". It is evident that the man in the middle is the authoritative figure, especially since he is in the center.The youngest looking kids are on the lower steps and the older ones on the same step as the overseer. The children's poses look very timid, while Mr. Smith is just straight on open and confident. The man is very serious and stern looking. The three children look serious as well, except for the kid all the way to the right. He is what makes this picture to me. He is the only one cracking a smile; he shows the children's innocence. He proves that these workers are still just children and still have premature mentalities. It aches my heart seeing how serious these little baby boys in the front are, and that little innocent grin on that one kid that sticks out so much. You can see the handwork in their faces and the strict, work-driving expression on their boss.

 [Mr. Smith, Overseer at Wylie Mill, With four children, Chester, South Carolina]
Lewis W. Hine 1908



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