Hands going home from Atherton Mill, Charlotte, N.C. Little girl came from the mill. Evidently a "helper." I saw others about her size in the mill spinning. Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.

One of the smallest doffers in the Atherton Mill, Charlotte, N.C. Others nearly as small working there. Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Woman from Atherton Mill, Charlotte, N.C., and her little girl, evidently her "helper." Superintendent forbade absolutely my taking photos anywhere on the company's premises. Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Woman from Atherton Mill, Charlotte, N.C., and her little girl, evidently her "helper." Superintendent forbade absolutely my taking photos anywhere on the company's premises. Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.