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Found Strayed, Eleven O clock at Night in the Lost Childrens Room at Police Headquarters, Lost Children waiting to be claimed (litho)
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Found Strayed, Eleven O clock at Night in the Lost Childrens Room at Police Headquarters, Lost Children waiting to be claimed (litho)
6022017 Found Strayed, Eleven O clock at Night in the Lost Childrens Room at Police Headquarters, Lost Children waiting to be claimed (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Found Strayed, Eleven O clock at Night in the Lost Childrens Room at Police Headquarters, Lost Children waiting to be claimed. 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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Awake Claimed Class Contrasts Homes Immigrants Immigration Lower New York Manhattan Matron New York City New York Policeman Recent Restore Shadows Slum Slums Underworld Vue De New York Waiting Police Headquarters Strayed
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This lithograph, titled "Found Strayed, Eleven O clock at Night in the Lost Childrens Room at Police Headquarters, Lost Children waiting to be claimed" offers a poignant glimpse into the realities of 19th-century New York City. Created by an anonymous American School artist and part of a private collection, this print illustrates a scene from Mrs Helen Campbell's book "Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life". The image portrays the desperation and vulnerability of lost children who find themselves in the bustling metropolis. In the dimly lit room at police headquarters, these young souls anxiously await their fate as they yearn to be reunited with their families. The contrast between light and shadow highlights the stark divide between different social classes within society. Amidst poverty-stricken slums and an influx of immigrants seeking better lives, this artwork serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those living on the margins. The presence of a policeman and matron suggests that efforts are being made to restore these children to safe homes. As we reflect on this historical moment captured through flash-light photography techniques reproduced by eminent artists, it is impossible not to feel moved by the plight of these lost children. This lithograph stands as both a testament to America's past struggles with poverty and immigration while also serving as a call for compassion towards vulnerable members of society today.
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