French illiterate works as a doffer or carder in a mill; she is 14 or 15 years old. 1911
Title

French illiterate works as a doffer or carder in a mill; she is 14 or 15 years old. 1911

Caption

Adrienne Pagnette, an adolescent French illiterate, speaks almost no English. Is probably 14 or 15. Doffs on top floor spinning room in Glenallen Mill. Her brother Francis has a regular job doffing. Said he is 15 but Mr. Hine doubted it. Her sister Anna said she was 12 years old and helped older sister in Glenallen Mill. Been at it all summer. Almost every one of her family is illiterate. Stooping, reaching and pushing heavy boxes is bad for young girls adolescent.

Date

1911

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Photo12/Universal Images Group

Reference

UMG20A57_216

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