Photo does not show the salt water in which they often stand, nor the refuse they handle. On the low shelf are two of the ‘boxes’ used as measures, and for which they get 5 cents a box.
Interior of a cutting shed in Maine. Young cutters at work, Clarence, 8 years, and Minnie, 9 years. (11/23)
STFU. It was a different time; it was a different world. People did what they needed to do to survive. Portraying them as brutal users is brutal in itself. I have done meticulous research on this era and subject. Some do diligence is required before publishing an inflammatory article such as this. Totally irresponsible and childish.