Lewis Hine. “A little spinner in a Georgia Cotton Mill”, 1909 Source: Read more about Lewis Hine’s work at the Library of Congress National Child Labor Committee Collection Note: Lewis Hine was hired by the National Child Labor Committee to show people what life was like for the children working in mills, on farms and in factories. The SCLC was documenting child labor in mills to support legislation that would mandate both minimum age and maximum hours for factory workers in the United States. Question 1: What do you SEE in the picture? Think about WHO you see, WHERE they are, WHAT they are wearing, and any other details you see in the image. Your answer should be written in 1-3 complete sentences.
In the picture, I see a young girl named a little spinner who is working in a Georgia cotton mill. She is sitting in front of a large machine, wearing worn-out and dirty clothes. Her eyes are looking down, suggesting a sense of fatigue or boredom.
