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NEW YORK: MARKET, 1942. Italian and Jewish customers in the First Avenue market
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NEW YORK: MARKET, 1942. Italian and Jewish customers in the First Avenue market
NEW YORK: MARKET, 1942.
Italian and Jewish customers in the First Avenue market at Tenth Street in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942
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1942 Collins Customer Food Fruit Jewish Manhattan Marjory Market New York New York City 10th Street 1st Avenue Unidentified
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New York - Market, 1942 - A Melting Pot of Cultures and Flavors
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. This photograph captures the vibrant atmosphere of the First Avenue market at Tenth Street in New York City during the year 1942. Taken by renowned photographer Marjory Collins, it offers a glimpse into the daily life of Italian and Jewish customers who frequented this bustling marketplace. In this snapshot frozen in time, men and women from different backgrounds can be seen engaging in lively conversations while browsing through an array of fresh fruits and vegetables. The scene is a testament to the diverse cultural tapestry that has long defined New York City. Italian immigrants, with their animated gestures and expressive faces, stand side by side with Jewish patrons as they select their produce for the day's meals. This image beautifully encapsulates how food served as a common ground where people from various walks of life could come together to share stories, traditions, and flavors. The streets are alive with energy as unidentified individuals go about their daily routines against a backdrop of mid-century Manhattan architecture. It serves as a reminder that even amidst challenging times like World War II when uncertainty loomed large over America's future, communities found solace in these local markets where sustenance met camaraderie. This remarkable print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to step back into history and witness firsthand how New York City's markets have always been more than just places to buy groceries; they are living testaments to unity within diversity.
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