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Members of the New York Yacht Club, 1890s
3779892 Members of the New York Yacht Club, 1890s by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); (add.info.: Members of the New York Yacht Club, 1890s. At the foot of Twenty-sixth Street, East River, New York. On the right a group of lower class people walk past. Caption reads: Where extremes meet. Illustration by Thure de Thulstrup in Harpers Weekly, 1891.
In the Golden Nineties by Henry Collins Brown. Published by Valentine Manuals Inc, 1928. Page 264.); Lebrecht History
Media ID 22814390
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
A La Mode Clothing Style Contrast Docks Fashiom Fashion Trend High Society Lower New York Modes New York City New York Period Dress Promenade Rich Steam Boat Vue De New York Wealthy Mode Social History Yacht Club
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This print titled "Members of the New York Yacht Club, 1890s" captures a fascinating moment in history. The image, taken by Thure de Thulstrup, showcases the stark contrast between social classes during this era. In the foreground, we see a group of elegantly dressed men and women belonging to high society. They exude wealth and privilege as they stand on the docks of the East River in New York City. Their fashionable attire reflects the opulence of their lifestyles. However, what truly makes this photograph intriguing is the juxtaposition with a group of lower-class individuals walking past on the right side. These working-class people are dressed in modest clothing and represent a completely different world from that of their affluent counterparts. The caption beneath reads: "Where extremes meet". This phrase perfectly encapsulates the striking disparity between these two groups within society at that time. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and prosperity, there were still vast inequalities present. Thulstrup's illustration originally appeared in Harper's Weekly in 1891 but has since become an iconic representation of late 19th-century American social history. Through this single image, viewers are transported back to an era defined by its distinct fashion trends, societal divisions, and daily life along New York's bustling waterfront.
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