All these boys are cutters in #theSeacoastCanningCo., Factory ##7. Ages range from #7 to #12. They live near the factory. #Sevenyearold boy in front, #ByronHamilton, has a badly cut finger, but helps his brother regularly. Behind him is his brother, #George, #11years. He cut his finger #half off while working. They and many other youngsters said they were always cutting their fingers. See photo ##2435 and label.) #George earns $#1.00 #somedays, $#.75 usually. Some of the others said they earn $#1.00 when they work #allday. At times they start at #7 A.M. Work #allday, and until #midnight, but the work is very irregular. Names of those in the photo are #George Mathews, #JohnnyRust, #JohnSurles, #FulsomMcCutchin #11yrs.), #AlbertRobinson, #MorrisMcConnell. Location: #Eastport, #Maine.

#Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

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