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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 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (17.46 x 12.38 cm);19 x 14 in. (48.26 x 35.56 cm);6 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (16.83 x 11.75 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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