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POLICE STATION LODGERS. Polices station lodgers at the West 47th Street station
POLICE STATION LODGERS.
Polices station lodgers at
the West 47th Street station, photographed by Jacob Riis in the early 1890s
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Media ID 12570431
1890s Clothesline Headquarters Homeless Jacob Lodger Manhattan Nypd Police Station Riis Slum Stove Wood Potbelly
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the haunting history of Jacob Riis's iconic photograph "Police Station Lodgers at the West 47th Street Station" into your home with our high-quality Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken in the early 1890s, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the stark reality of New York City's police lodging house. Our Metal Prints are not just beautiful decorative pieces, they are also long-lasting and UV-resistant, ensuring your investment remains vibrant and vivid for years to come. Experience the power of art to transport you through time and add depth to your space with our Polices Station Lodgers Metal Print.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a glimpse into the daily lives of police station lodgers at the West 47th Street station in Manhattan during the late 1890s. Taken by renowned photographer Jacob Riis, this image offers a window into the realities faced by those living on the fringes of society at the turn of the century. In this scene, we see men and women who have sought refuge within these walls, finding solace amidst their struggles. The interior of the police station serves as their temporary home, with clotheslines strung across to dry their meager belongings. A potbelly stove stands as a source of warmth in this humble abode, providing respite from harsh city winters. The composition highlights both resilience and vulnerability. The worn-out expressions on their faces tell stories untold, hinting at hardships endured beyond what meets the eye. Yet there is also strength evident among them; an unyielding spirit that persists even in adversity. Riis's masterful capture invites us to reflect upon societal issues such as homelessness and poverty that plagued American cities during this era. It prompts us to consider our own role in addressing these challenges and reminds us that compassion can be found even within unlikely places. As we gaze upon this poignant photograph over a century later, it serves as a reminder that while times may change, humanity's struggle for dignity remains constant throughout history.
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