Some of the doffers in #theWashingtonCottonMills, #Fries, #Va. The smallest one said he was 15 years old but, for that matter, they are all "wise" to the necessity for being at least 14. All work. The group was posed by the overseer. Location: #Fries, #Virginia.
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View of #theWashingtonCottonMills, #Fries, #Va. Housing conditions are fairly good, but housekeeping not very good. Working conditions in the mill are very good. Good light, fresh air. Location: #Fries, #Virginia.
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A part of the spinning force working in #theWashingtonCottonMills, #Fries, #Va.Group posed by the overseer. All work. The overseer said, "These boys are a bad lot." All were alive to the need for being 14 years old when questioned. Location: #Fries, #Virginia.
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Some of the youngsters working in the spinning rooms of #theWashingtonCottonMills, #Fries, #Va. Posed by the overseer, who said, "These boys are a bad lot." When questioned, they all said they were fourteen yrs. old or more. Location: #Fries, #Virginia.
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One of the youngest spinners in #theWashingtonCottonMills, #Fries, Va. Hettie Roberts. Runs two sides. Been working several weeks. Location: #Fries, #Virginia.
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