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The galley. Illustration shows the interior of a galley where rows of children are manning the oars; the overseer, a large man, is labeled Greed. Hanging on the wall is a notice that states Child-labor Investigators, Sentimentalists, Charity Organizations, and all Meddling Old Women Keep Out. Date 1909 August 4. The galley. Illustration shows the interior of a galley where rows of children are manning the oars; the overseer, a large man, is labeled Greed. Hanging on the wall is a notice that states Child-labor Investigators, Sentimentalists, Charity Organizations, and all Meddling Old Women Keep Out. Date 1909 August 4
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This evocative illustration, titled "The Galley," was published in Puck magazine on August 4, 1909. The image portrays a grim scene inside a galley, where rows of young children, some as young as six or seven years old, are intently focused on their oars, their faces etched with determination and exhaustion. The overseer, a large, menacing figure labeled "Greed," looms over them, his eyes fixed on the water ahead. The children's clothing is tattered and worn, their bare feet calloused from the rough ropes and wooden benches. Hanging on the wall behind Greed is a notice that reads, "Child-labor Investigators, Sentimentalists, Charity Organizations, and all Meddling Old Women Keep Out." This ominous warning underscores the ruthless exploitation of child labor that was prevalent during this era. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who were often forced to work long hours in dangerous conditions for meager wages. Puck magazine, a leading satirical publication of the time, was known for its biting commentary on social issues. The publication of this illustration was likely intended to draw attention to the plight of child laborers and to spur public outrage and action against the inhumane practices that allowed such exploitation to continue.
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