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An Italian Home Near Hull House, 1910, Printed 1920s. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
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An Italian Home Near Hull House, 1910, Printed 1920s. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
An Italian Home Near Hull House, 1910, Printed 1920s. Series: Hull House, Chicago
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An Italian Home Near Hull House, 1910, Printed 1920s
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is a poignant and evocative photograph by renowned social documentarian Lewis Wickes Hine. The image captures the intimate and raw realities of life for Italian immigrants in the early 1900s, specifically in the Hull-House neighborhood of Chicago. The photograph depicts a cramped and dimly lit room, where a young mother sits on a bed, holding her infant son. Her other children, a young boy and girl, play nearby, their curious and innocent expressions contrasting the somber mood of the room. The walls are peeling, and the floor is covered in a layer of dirt and debris. The air seems heavy with the weight of poverty and the ever-present threat of disease, with both the mother and children appearing malnourished and weak. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the living conditions faced by many immigrants during this time, and the challenges they faced in their efforts to build new lives in a foreign land. The image also highlights the importance of the Hull-House settlement, which provided essential services and support to the immigrant community, including healthcare, education, and social services. Lewis Wickes Hine was a pioneering photographer and social reformer, best known for his documentation of child labor in America. This photograph, taken in 1910 and printed in the 1920s, is a powerful reminder of the social and economic challenges faced by immigrants during this period and the importance of social services in addressing these issues. The photograph is a significant addition to the Heritage Art collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and a testament to the enduring power of photography as a tool for social change.
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