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

Lewis W. Hine

Artwork Details

Luther – 16 yrs. old. Right arm was cut off by a running saw in a box factory. Now attending school.
1908 - 1910
Lewis W. Hine
gelatin silver print on paper
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)
Museum Purchase
1971/2.143

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Physical Description:

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

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