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POLICE STATION LODGERS. Polices station lodgers at the West 47th Street station
POLICE STATION LODGERS.
Polices station lodgers at
the West 47th Street station, photographed by Jacob Riis in the early 1890s
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Media ID 12570431
1890s Clothesline Headquarters Homeless Jacob Lodger Manhattan Nypd Police Station Riis Slum Stove Wood Potbelly
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 19.6cm (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 captures a glimpse into the daily lives of police station lodgers at the West 47th Street station in Manhattan during the late 1890s. Taken by renowned photographer Jacob Riis, this image offers a window into the realities faced by those living on the fringes of society at the turn of the century. In this scene, we see men and women who have sought refuge within these walls, finding solace amidst their struggles. The interior of the police station serves as their temporary home, with clotheslines strung across to dry their meager belongings. A potbelly stove stands as a source of warmth in this humble abode, providing respite from harsh city winters. The composition highlights both resilience and vulnerability. The worn-out expressions on their faces tell stories untold, hinting at hardships endured beyond what meets the eye. Yet there is also strength evident among them; an unyielding spirit that persists even in adversity. Riis's masterful capture invites us to reflect upon societal issues such as homelessness and poverty that plagued American cities during this era. It prompts us to consider our own role in addressing these challenges and reminds us that compassion can be found even within unlikely places. As we gaze upon this poignant photograph over a century later, it serves as a reminder that while times may change, humanity's struggle for dignity remains constant throughout history.
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