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Lewis Hine

Teixiera family, 50 Lombardt St., New Bedford. Mary J., 11 years; Manuel 10 years. Mother and these two children pick 40 measures a day at 7 cents a measure. See scoops and pail in foreground. There were two out of eighteen workers apparently under 12 and they expected to work several weeks more--losing some weeks of schooling. Location: Falmouth - Plimmey ? Bog, Massachusetts.

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This is a black and white photograph depicting a family working in an agricultural setting. The image captures a moment where two children, a boy and a girl, are accompanied by their mother. They are engaged in gathering produce from the field using large scoops or baskets. The photo was taken by Lewis Hine, who documented social and labor conditions. The text provides additional information about the location and context of the image, specifically mentioning Falmouth-Plimmey Bog, Massachusetts. It mentions that two out of eighteen workers were under 12 years old, and they were expected to work several weeks more, potentially affecting their school attendance. The text also indicates the amount of produce collected per day at a specified rate per measure. The image serves as an important historical document, offering insights into the labor conditions and family dynamics of this time period.
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