Group of workers in Lane Cotton Mill, New Orleans

Title

Group of workers in Lane Cotton Mill, New Orleans

Description

Group of workers in Lane Cotton Mill, New Orleans
1913; gelatin silver print
by Lewis Hine
The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2001.92.2

Jean Gordon served as the first female factory inspector in Louisiana, and her advocacy on behalf of child laborers led to the passage of laws that regulated the minimum age and working conditions of children such as those employed by the Lane Cotton Mill.

Original Format

gelatin silver print

Files

2001.92.2_web.jpg

Citation

“Group of workers in Lane Cotton Mill, New Orleans,” The Historic New Orleans Collection - Digital Exhibits, accessed April 29, 2024, https://vop.omeka.net/items/show/52.