Luther - 16 yrs. old. Right arm was cut off by a running saw in a box factory. Now attending school.

Accession Number
1971/2.143

Title
Luther - 16 yrs. old. Right arm was cut off by a running saw in a box factory. Now attending school.

Artist(s)
Lewis W. Hine

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1908 - 1910

Medium & Support
gelatin silver print on paper

Dimensions
6 3/4 in x 4 3/4 in (17.1 cm x 12.1 cm);19 5/16 in x 14 5/16 in (49.05 cm x 36.35 cm);6 15/16 in x 4 15/16 in (17.6 cm x 12.5 cm)

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Physical Description
This photograph shows a young boy in overalls and standing before a wooden house missing his right arm.

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
accidents
amputation
boys
child labor
children (people by age group)
doors
factories (structures)
hats
industrial towns
industry (economic concept)
injury (medical condition)
modern and contemporary art
porches
standing

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