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Italian mother and baby in New York City, c. 1898 (b / w photo)
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Italian mother and baby in New York City, c. 1898 (b / w photo)
PNP256709 Italian mother and baby in New York City, c.1898 (b/w photo) by Riis, Jacob August (1849-1914); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22362432
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Citizenship Destitute Destitution Emigration Exhausted Harsh Conditions Immigrant Immigration Impoverished Manhattan Migrant Migrants Migration New World
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This photograph captures the essence of an Italian mother and her baby in the bustling streets of New York City, circa 1898. The image, taken by Jacob August Riis, portrays a female figure enduring harsh conditions as she navigates through poverty-stricken immigrant life. With her weary expression and worn-out appearance, it is evident that this woman has faced immense challenges on her journey to the new world. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destitution experienced by many European migrants who sought refuge in North America during this era. Seated with her infant child cradled in her arms, she epitomizes both exhaustion and resilience. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the struggles faced by countless immigrants who arrived on American shores seeking a better future for themselves and their families. It symbolizes not only their physical displacement but also their emotional turmoil as they adapt to unfamiliar surroundings. This powerful portrait encapsulates the hardships endured by those who left everything behind in search of opportunity and citizenship within the United States. Through Riis's lens, we are transported back to an era where migration was rife and poverty loomed large over Manhattan's crowded streets. As we gaze upon this evocative image, let us remember those who paved the way for generations to come – individuals whose determination allowed them to carve out a place for themselves in this vast melting pot called America.
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