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Springstein Mills, Chester, S.C. Boy with glove, Malcom Rogers. Next to him – Ben Deaton–12 years old. 52 inches high. Weaver. Runs 6 looms at $1.00 a day. 2 years in mill. I asked him if it wasn t hard work. Hardest part if it is I have to stretch so much to reach up. (Tallest boy) John Lewis–12 years old. 1 yr. in mill. Weaves–4 looms. Got 40 cents to start. 60 cents now a day. Brother and father in mills. Nov. 28 08 Witness Sara R. Hine. Location: Chester, South Carolina Photo by Lewis W. Hine.