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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1894. A class in the condemned Essex Market School on the Lower
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1894.
A class in the condemned Essex Market School on the Lower East Side of New York City. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1894
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Media ID 12237153
1894 Academic Blackboard Child Class Classroom Downtown Education Essex Grammar School Jacob Lamp Lesson Literacy Lower East Side Market Poverty Pupil Riis School Schoolboy Schoolmistress Stove Tenement
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Step back in time with our captivating range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This vintage photograph, "ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1894. A class in the condemned Essex Market School on the Lower East Side of New York City," captured by Jacob Riis, transports you to a bygone era. Witness the determination and focus of young students as they attend class in a condemned school, a poignant reminder of the past. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your correspondence with this unique and thoughtful greeting card from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.7cm x 21cm (11.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29.7cm x 42cm (11.7" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Elementary School, c1894" captures a poignant moment in the condemned Essex Market School on the Lower East Side of New York City. Taken by renowned photographer Jacob Riis around 1894, this image offers a glimpse into the educational landscape of late 19th-century America. In this classroom scene, we see a group of young pupils attentively engaged in their lesson. The worn-out interior reflects the poverty-stricken conditions prevalent in this neighborhood at that time. A gas lamp illuminates the room as children gather around a sturdy wooden desk with books open before them. The schoolmistress stands proudly at the front, guiding her students' literacy journey. The presence of a boy diligently writing on the blackboard suggests an interactive learning environment where knowledge is shared among peers. Despite limited resources and challenging circumstances, these eager minds are determined to acquire an education that will shape their future. As we delve into this historical snapshot, it serves as a reminder of how far our education system has come since then. It also highlights the resilience and determination displayed by both teachers and students during difficult times. This print from Granger Art on Demand encapsulates not only an academic setting but also provides insight into social dynamics within turn-of-the-century American society.
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