March 7, 1909. Hartford, Connecticut.

“Sunday morning. Morris Hurowitz, 10 years old. Been selling two years. Sells Saturday until 8 p.m. Starts out again Sunday at 7 a.m. Sells 25 or more Sunday papers. Is a bright business-like chap, but shows signs of nervousness (eye twitching, etc.).”

I found this shot from photographer Lewis Hine over at the Shorpy Historic Photo Archive. I do love the site, it’s full of treasure, all of it not so hard to find. If you read through the comments below the pictures you find a whole lot of discussion going on. I like to read it. Be sure to check out the most recent posts (Christmas related) as they are beautifully trapped in time.

Please note, I would work a week in young Morris’ shoes if he’d let me have his jacket.

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