Mery Horn, a hunchback condition aggravated by the heavy load of papers she carried. Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909

Lewis Hine

National Gallery of Art

The image features a young girl from the head to about the knees, standing in front of a brick wall. She has her hands in the pockets of her coat, with a neutral expression, long hair partially covered by a dark hat or hood, styled with large bows. The girl is wearing a dark, long coat with the collar up. A wooden door is slightly visible in the background, and an arm of a person is seen wearing a similar coat, indicating a cold environment.