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Around 1911, these few young breaker boys working in Pennsylvania were carrying their lunches to the mine. These boys did not attend school but instead worked long hours in the mine. It was not until 1918, that compulsory education laws were…

Several children are doffing in the Cherryville Mfg. Co in 1908. These boys and girls, as young as 5, started their day working instead of attending school. Many had no shoes and very old clothes to wear. In 1904, only 2 states limited child…

In 1908, this was a common sight in factories that made cloth. She is making sure the machines run smoothly. Notice her right pocket stuffed with cotton from the machine. These bits of cotton need to be picked off to make sure the machines run…

In the Wheaton Glass Works, boys as young as 12 and 13 worked to produce the glass. These boys worked long days and nights working near open flames. The boy in the center is 15 years old and has been working there for 2 years.

The 15 year old factory worker was injured after possibly falling asleep while working 18 hours a day. These types of injuries were common back in the early 1900's. By 1910, there were a estimate of 2 million children working in factories, farms…

The Spinners and Doffers in a Cotton Mill are taking a break after a long morning of work. Child Labor, children under the age of 17, reached 1.8 million in 1900. They went to work to help support their family. Many chose to work instead of going…