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The Library Congress Eclipse Mills I claim no rights other than colorizing this image if you wish to use let me know and always give due credit to The Library of Congress I have no commercial gain in publishing this image. Title On right hand is Richard Fitzgerald, 53 Montgomery St., works in twisting room of Eclipse Mills, No. Adams. On left hand, Joseph Adams, 107 Front St., works in twisting room of Eclipse Mills,. Location: North Adams, Massachusetts. Contributor Names Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer Created / Published 1911 August. Subject Headings - Boys - Textile mill workers - United States--Massachusetts--North Adams Rights Advisory No known restrictions on publication. For information see: "National Child Labor Committee
However, sometimes it was the jobs held by the children that let the family survive.
Looks like they are taking a break at the Textile Plant and are fascinated by the camera. The children seem happier then the adults.
Excellent colorization once again Rob.
The mill has been converted into upscale apartments. You can take a look here. I wonder if the DNA from the sweat of the workers still lingers.
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