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Antique Framed Print : ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1894. A class in the condemned Essex Market School on the Lower
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1894. A class in the condemned Essex Market School on the Lower
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1894.
A class in the condemned Essex Market School on the Lower East Side of New York City. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1894
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Media ID 12237153
1894 Academic Blackboard Child Class Classroom Downtown Education Essex Grammar School Jacob Lamp Lesson Literacy Lower East Side Market Poverty Pupil Riis School Schoolboy Schoolmistress Stove Tenement
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Elementary School, c1894" captures a poignant moment in the condemned Essex Market School on the Lower East Side of New York City. Taken by renowned photographer Jacob Riis around 1894, this image offers a glimpse into the educational landscape of late 19th-century America. In this classroom scene, we see a group of young pupils attentively engaged in their lesson. The worn-out interior reflects the poverty-stricken conditions prevalent in this neighborhood at that time. A gas lamp illuminates the room as children gather around a sturdy wooden desk with books open before them. The schoolmistress stands proudly at the front, guiding her students' literacy journey. The presence of a boy diligently writing on the blackboard suggests an interactive learning environment where knowledge is shared among peers. Despite limited resources and challenging circumstances, these eager minds are determined to acquire an education that will shape their future. As we delve into this historical snapshot, it serves as a reminder of how far our education system has come since then. It also highlights the resilience and determination displayed by both teachers and students during difficult times. This print from Granger Art on Demand encapsulates not only an academic setting but also provides insight into social dynamics within turn-of-the-century American society.
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