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A Room and its Occupant as found in the Garret of "The Ship"(litho)
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A Room and its Occupant as found in the Garret of "The Ship"(litho)
6021887 A Room and its Occupant as found in the Garret of " The Ship" (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Room and its Occupant as found in the Garret of " The Ship." 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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Class Contrasts Garret Immigrants Immigration Lower New York Manhattan New York City New York Recent Shadows Slum Slums Underworld Vue De New York Occupant
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This print titled "A Room and its Occupant as found in the Garret of 'The Ship'" offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of 19th-century New York City. Captured by an unknown American School artist, this lithograph is part of a private collection. The image was originally featured in Helen Campbell's book, Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life, published in 1893. The book aimed to shed light on the stark contrasts between different social classes within the city. In this particular illustration, we witness the somber existence of those living in poverty-stricken slums. The garret depicted here serves as both shelter and prison for its occupant. The dimly lit room reveals shadows that seem to embody the struggles faced by individuals dwelling within these underworlds. New York City's immigrant population during this period is also highlighted through this image. Recent immigrants seeking better lives often found themselves trapped in cramped quarters like these, battling against destitution and despair. Through careful attention to detail, the artist effectively captures not only the physical conditions but also conveys a sense of emotional weight carried by those enduring such hardships. As viewers contemplate this powerful photograph print from Fine Art Finder's collection, they are transported back in time to experience firsthand how life unfolded for many working-class Americans residing in Lower Manhattan at that time.
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