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Policemans Billy, Day Club, and Night Stick (litho)
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Policemans Billy, Day Club, and Night Stick (litho)
6022016 Policemans Billy, Day Club, and Night Stick (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policemans Billy, Day Club, and Night Stick. Illustration for Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life by Mrs Helen Campbell ( A D Worthington & Co, 1893). With engravings from " photographs taken from life" " mostly by flash-light, and reproduced in exact fac-simile by eminent artists".); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23275254
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Class Contrasts Immigrants Immigration Lower New York Manhattan New York City New York Recent Shadows Slum Slums Underworld Vue De New York
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This black and white lithograph titled "Policeman's Billy, Day Club, and Night Stick" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the contrasting realities of life in New York City. The print is part of a private collection and was originally featured in the book "Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life" by Mrs. Helen Campbell. The image portrays the harsh conditions faced by the working class and impoverished communities living in slums during that era. It captures the essence of an underworld filled with shadows, where poverty reigns supreme. The juxtaposition between light and darkness symbolizes hopelessness versus resilience. New York City's Manhattan skyline looms in the background as a reminder of both opportunity and despair. This lithograph serves as a visual testament to recent waves of immigration that shaped America's history. The inclusion of police tools such as the billy club (a short baton) and night stick (a longer truncheon) suggests an underlying theme of law enforcement within this struggling community. These objects represent authority but also serve as reminders of potential oppression faced by those on society's fringes. Through its intricate details captured from photographs taken from life, this artwork offers viewers a window into American history - one that highlights social contrasts while shedding light on forgotten narratives.
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