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John Roberts: 1908
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 7:07pm.
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December 1908. Dillon, S.C. "Maple Mills. John Roberts, been in mill two years. Runs four and five sides." Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine. View full size.
So you're saying.....
Submitted by rgraham on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 2:30am.
anyone over 30 or 40 has no joy, happiness or optimism?
I can assure you, some of us still have a bit of all.
Ok, maybe not so much optimism.
In the grand scheme of things, this child lived not so long ago. His life was, at that time, far more advanced and satisfying than 100 years prior.
He was self reliant and free to do as he pleased.
The look on his face shows wisdom and experience. Something not found in many of today's youth. Do not pity him, for he would not ask for such. He is only one of many that built this country into what it was just a few short years ago.
The Eyes Have It
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 8:26pm.
It seems the working children in these old turn of the century pics have a look in their eyes that conveys the experience of a hard life that you should only see in someone 30 or 40 years older. I don't know how to explain it, but there's no joy, happiness or optimism there.
One Can Only Imagine . . .
Submitted by Bea on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 7:31pm.
what his thoughts must be. What an expression! He must not be used to having his picture taken. Or he's not too happy about it.
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