Forged in Fire - kids learning a trade

[not2sharp]

I thought you would enjoy this photo of kids learning the trade of black-smithing back in 1911. Training would have been provided by the Children's Aid Society in New York City. this was back before we had child labor laws so these kids were certainly forged in fire.

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[BellaBlades]

Thanks for sharing. I started working in a machine shop around age 10.

 

[3fifty7]

Love photos throughout history.

 

[dirc]

Alec Steele started early, I think he's only 14 in this youtube vid

 

[not2sharp]

It is nice to see that some of these traditions continue.

n2s