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ENGLAND: CHILD LABOR, 1871. Sifting the Dust. Two young girls working at a brickyard in England
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ENGLAND: CHILD LABOR, 1871. Sifting the Dust. Two young girls working at a brickyard in England
ENGLAND: CHILD LABOR, 1871.
Sifting the Dust. Two young girls working at a brickyard in England. Wood engraving, English, 1871
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Media ID 12318798
1871 Barefoot Brick Child Labor Dress Dust Industrial Revolution Industry Poor Poverty Victorian Working Working Class Brickyard Sieve Sifting
EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in the midst of the Industrial Revolution, this poignant print titled 'ENGLAND: CHILD LABOR, 1871. Sifting the Dust' transports us back to a time when innocence was stolen and childhoods were sacrificed for economic gain. Two young girls, barefoot and dressed in rags, toil away at a brickyard in England. The image depicts the harsh reality faced by working-class children during this era of rapid industrialization. With their small frames hunched over, these brave souls sift through clouds of dust with worn-out sieves, their faces etched with determination despite their tender age. This wood engraving from 1871 serves as a haunting reminder of the poverty that plagued Victorian England. The stark contrast between these innocent girls and the grueling work they are forced into highlights society's disregard for the wellbeing of its most vulnerable members. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Granger Art on Demand, let us not forget those who suffered under such oppressive conditions. May it serve as a call to action against child labor and an enduring testament to our collective responsibility towards protecting every child's right to education and play.
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