It was not too long ago that child labor was common practice in the United States. Children as young as six worked 10-12 hours a day in dirty, dangerous mine and factory positions, making pennies per hour. While today we would be scandalized by these conditions, it took the photographic works of individuals like Lewis Hines to bring these realities to light. In Breaker Boys, young readers will explore the photographs and the history behind them.
They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and for generations photographers have strived to capture the people, places, and moments that make up our history. From fashion photography, to documentary, to portraits, photographers have turned their own artistic eye towards subjects both mundane and iconic. Below is a small sample (dare I call […]