Child labor in the United States, early 20th century

Courtesy: Preus museum; Library of Congress; National Child Labor Committee Collection.

Hine, Lewis Wickes Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA 1923.

Of a family of 7 children, all but 2 work stringing tags. The oldest child is 12. The nurse of the school which these children attend, reports that they are continually being sent home because of their dirty condition. A little fellow who looked about 6 was quite an expert.