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NEW YORK: SWEATSHOP. Italian women sewing in a Lower Manhattan sweatshop
NEW YORK: SWEATSHOP.
Italian women sewing in a Lower Manhattan sweatshop. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1900
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Media ID 12318602
1890s 1900 1900s Decade Busy Downtown Home Industry Immigrant Lower Manhattan Poverty Sewing Sweatshop Working Class
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite New York: Sweatshop Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative photograph by Jacob Riis, taken circa 1900, captures a poignant moment in Lower Manhattan's history. Italian women toil away in a sweatshop, their focused expressions and deft hands revealing the dedication and determination required in the garment industry of the time. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add depth and character to your space with the rich storytelling of this captivating image, available now through Media Storehouse's Fine Art Print collection from Granger Art on Demand.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.2cm x 42cm (21.3" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
NEW YORK - SWEATSHOP - A Glimpse into the Lives of Italian Women Workers in Lower Manhattan
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant print captures a scene from early 20th century New York, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by immigrant women working in sweatshops. Taken by Jacob Riis around 1900, it offers a glimpse into the bustling interior of a Lower Manhattan sweatshop. In this image, we see a group of Italian women diligently sewing garments amidst cramped conditions. Their tired faces and worn-out clothing speak volumes about their daily struggles to make ends meet. The photograph highlights the pervasive poverty that plagued many working-class families during this era. The setting itself is evocative – an overcrowded room filled with rows of sewing machines and piles of fabric. These hardworking women are seated shoulder-to-shoulder, immersed in their labor-intensive tasks as they contribute to New York's booming clothing industry. This snapshot serves as a powerful reminder of the immense challenges faced by immigrants seeking better lives in America at the turn of the century. It also sheds light on how home industries like these sweatshops played a significant role in shaping urban life and economic growth during that time. Through this historical lens, we gain insight into both the resilience and exploitation experienced by these courageous workers who helped build modern-day New York City.
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