03 November 2008

Child labor in 1912


"Girls 6, 9 and 11 years old, working on chain-bags in home of Mrs. Antonio Caruso, 132 Knight Street."

A reminder that it was only a couple generations ago that small children were expected to help provide income for many American families. Click to enlarge image.

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