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JUVENILE CRIME, 1868. A six year old, sentenced to the House of Refuge on Blackwells Island, New York City, for vagrancy, pleads unavailingly for mercy for his first offense, 1868. Contemporary American wood engraving
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JUVENILE CRIME, 1868. A six year old, sentenced to the House of Refuge on Blackwells Island, New York City, for vagrancy, pleads unavailingly for mercy for his first offense, 1868. Contemporary American wood engraving
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1868 Convict Crime Criminal Kneel Pleading Police Poverty Prison Punishment Roosevelt Island Vagrant
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This powerful and haunting print captures a heartbreaking scene from the year 1868, depicting the harsh reality of juvenile crime in New York City. In this image, we see a six-year-old child who has been sentenced to the House of Refuge on Blackwells Island for vagrancy, desperately pleading for mercy for his first offense. The wood engraving, created by an anonymous contemporary American artist, portrays the stark contrast between innocence and the unforgiving world of poverty and crime. The young boy kneels before two stern-looking men representing law enforcement or authority figures as he begs for leniency that will likely go unheard. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by impoverished children during this era. It sheds light on how society dealt with juvenile offenders at that time – often resorting to punitive measures rather than addressing underlying issues such as poverty or lack of support systems. By showcasing this historical moment frozen in time, Granger Art on Demand invites viewers to reflect upon our past and consider how far we have come in terms of understanding and addressing juvenile crime. This photograph is not just a visual representation but also a call to action – urging us to continue working towards creating more compassionate solutions for troubled youth today.
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