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In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, "three cents a spot"(litho)
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In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, "three cents a spot"(litho)
6022052 In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, " three cents a spot" (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, " three cents a spot." Illustration for Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life by Mrs Helen Campbell ( A D Worthington & Co, 1893). With engravings from " photographs taken from life" " mostly by flash-light, and reproduced in exact fac-simile by eminent artists".); © Look and Learn
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In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, 'three cents a spot' captures the grim reality of poverty and desperation in 19th century New York City. This lithograph, based on an illustration for the book Darkness and Daylight by Mrs. Helen Campbell, offers a haunting glimpse into the lives of those living on the fringes of society. The image depicts a dimly lit cellar filled with makeshift sleeping arrangements consisting of benches covered in sawdust. The cold winter night is palpable as sleepers huddle together for warmth amidst their tattered rags and filth. A single candle or kerosene lamp casts eerie shadows on the walls, emphasizing the misery that permeates this underground world. This print serves as a stark reminder of the stark contrasts within America's largest city at that time. While Manhattan boasted wealth and opulence above ground, below lay an underworld where immigrants and working-class individuals struggled to survive amidst squalor and crime. The nudity depicted in this artwork further highlights vulnerability and destitution; it exposes not only physical nakedness but also metaphorical exposure to societal neglect. It speaks volumes about the dehumanizing conditions faced by these forgotten souls. Through its powerful imagery, 'In Darkest New York' sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter in American history – one that reminds us of our collective responsibility to address social inequality and provide support for those who are marginalized.
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