How was photography used in the fight against child labor in the United States? Photography curator Antares takes you through the "detective work" of Lewis Hine, who depicted children working in factories, mines, and on the streets of the United States in the early 20th century. | Getty

The 1908 photograph by Lewis Hine shows a young girl working in a textile mill, gazing out a window, symbolizing the harsh realities of child labor. Hine, hired by the National Child Labor Committee, captured these powerful images to raise awareness and push for reform. His work played a key role in the eventual passage of laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which set protections against child labor. | thescaryfact

How was photography used in the fight against child labor in the United States? Photography curator Antares takes you through the “detective work” of Lewis Hine, who depicted children working in factories, mines, and on the streets of the United States in the early 20th century. | Getty