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Lewis Wickes Hine — Noon Hour, King Mfg. Co., Augusta, Georgia

Lewis Wickes Hine

Noon Hour, King Mfg. Co., Augusta, Georgia

1909

Mill worker lunch breaks provide rare moments of respite in this Georgia factory scene. Hine's documentation of both working conditions and brief leisure moments created a complete picture of industrial life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print

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Spotted works by Lewis Wickes Hine