Child Labor in an Oyster Processing Plant

1912

From the US Historical Archives. Workers at an oyster processing plant. Josie is 6 years old, Berta is 6 years old and Sophie is 10 years old. Port Royal, SC, 1912 The working day started at 4 a.m.

Contributed by OldPik on January 6, 2025

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Child Labor in an Oyster Processing Plant
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