Italian Family picks nuts in their apartment, NY, 1911 (b/w photo)

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Italian Family picks nuts in their apartment, NY, 1911 (b/w photo)

684864 Italian Family picks nuts in their apartment, NY, 1911 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Mrs. Lucy Libertine and family: Johnnie, 4 years old; Mary, 6 years; Millie, 9 [?] years, picking nuts in the basement tenement, 143 Hudson St. Mary was standing in the open mouth of the bag holding the cracked nuts (to be picked), with her dirty street shoes on, and using a huge dirty jackknife. On the right is the cobbler's bench used by shoemaker in this room. They live in dark inner bedrooms, and filth abounds in all the room and in the dark, damp entry.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38453862

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1911 Apartment Bench Child Labour Employment Kitchen Labor New York (city) New York (state) Nuts Picking Tenements

EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures the harsh reality of immigrant life in New York City in 1911. The Italian family of Mrs. Lucy Libertine is depicted picking nuts in their cramped apartment on Hudson Street, with her children Johnnie, Mary, and Millie assisting in the laborious task. The image reveals a scene of poverty and hardship, as the children are shown working alongside their mother in a dimly lit room filled with filth. Mary stands inside an open bag holding cracked nuts, wearing dirty street shoes and using a large jackknife to pick them. In the background, a cobbler's bench serves as a reminder of the various jobs that families like the Libertines had to take on to make ends meet. Despite living in dark inner bedrooms and facing difficult conditions, this family perseveres through hard work and determination. Their story is emblematic of the struggles faced by many immigrant families during this time period. This powerful photograph serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by marginalized communities throughout history, shedding light on issues such as child labor, poverty, and overcrowded living conditions. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of individuals who have overcome adversity to build better lives for themselves and future generations.

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