Small boy on the floor is Johnnie Schraker, 8 years old, earns 45 cents a day, been at it three years. Note how they stand on the rough, sharp shells. Alabama Canning Co.,. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Mike Murphy, ten years old. Annie Healy, seven years old. Ross Healy, ten years old, and been at it two years. From Baltimore. Regular shuckers in Alabama Canning Co. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Little Nettie ?, a regular oyster-shucker in Alabama Canning Co. She speaks no English. Note the condition of her shoes, caused by standing on the rough shells so much, a common sight. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Little Nettie ?, a regular oyster-shucker in Alabama Canning Co. She speaks no English. Note the condition of her shoes, caused by standing on the rough shells so much, a common sight. Location: Bayou La Batre, Alabama.