Project by Noah Gregory - Piggott High School
The Progressive Era Photography
Photography emerged as a form of technology, communication, and art during the mid-1800s. By the 20th century, there were thousands of photographers across the United States. Photography helps bring history alive and, therefore, is an important part of the study of american history.
Picture 1 - The Consequences of Child Labor
Kay Davis, M.A., University of Virginia. "Child Labor Laws." Documenting "The Other Half": The Social Reform Photography of Jacob Riis and Lewis Hine. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Feb. 2018.
Analysis: (1) What has happened with the child in this image? (2) I notice that the boy in the photograph is missing his arm. (3) Children during this time were expected to provide efficient labor, and there were little to no precautions to protect them from the poor working conditions that they were exposed to. (4) This boy was the victim of these poor working conditions and lost his arm running a saw in a box factory.
Description: This photograph showcases a boy whose right arm was amputated in 1909 by a saw he was running in a box factory.
Picture 2 - Women Suffrage Parade
"Suffragists Marching, Probably in New York City in 1913." Home. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 09 Feb. 2018.
Analysis: (1) What are these women in the photograph marching for? (2) They are marching along with a very large crowd surrounding them. They are carrying signs, therefore must have an agenda of some kind. (3) Many women during this time in american history were intent on garnering more rights, including the right to vote. (4) This photograph showcases a women suffrage parade protest for the right to vote.
Description: This photograph, taken in 1913, features a women suffragist march. This exact location of the parade is unknown, but it is assumed that it took place in New York City.
Picture 3 - Workers and Working Conditions
"PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS." Cornell University - ILR School - The Triangle Factory Fire - Photos and Illustrations. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Feb. 2018.
Analysis: (1) What is going on in this picture? What is the object on her head? (2) The subject of the photograph appears to be a woman. The object on her head appears to be a bundle of cloth or rags. (3) Many immigrant workers during this time did little tasks that would help them to earn money to sustain their lifestyles. (4)The woman in the picture is a worker who will be using the cloth to make clothing to earn a wage.
Description: This photograph features an immigrant woman who is bringing home a bundle of clothing for her family to work on for piece rate pay.
"Child Miners." The History Place - Child Labor in America 1908-12: Lewis Hine Photos - Miners. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Feb. 2018.
Picture 4 - Child Miners
Analysis: (1) Why are these kids in a mine? (2) The majority of the subjects in this picture look to be very young. They are incredibly filthy, showing that they have performed a hard days work in this mine. (3) Children during this day were expected to provide labor that matched that of an adult male. They were used as workers so that they could do the same amount of work as an adult, but for less pay. (4) The children in this photograph have just ridden the cage elevator out of the mine they spent the day working in.
Description: The children unloading from this crowded elevator, which itself was very dangerous, exit the mine shaft they have been working in all day.
Picture 5 - A Larger World
Analysis: (1) What is special about this picture? (2) This photograph presents a very industrial look at the city of New Orleans. There are lots of billowing smoke streams lining the background of the photograph. (3) As American industry grew, cities grew larger and developed in new and innovative ways. (4) This photograph shows how industry began to shape New Orleans in the early 20th century.
"[Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana]." The Library of Congress. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Feb. 2018.