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6021926 Homeless and Friendless (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeless and Friendless. 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 Homeless Homelessness Immigrants Immigration Lower New York Manhattan New York City New York Penury Poors Precarious Precariousness Recent Semi Homeless Shadows Slum Slums Underworld Vue De New York Friendless
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Homeless and Friendless - A Glimpse into the Shadows of New York Life
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. This haunting lithograph, titled "Homeless and Friendless" captures the stark reality of poverty and homelessness in 19th century America. Created by an anonymous American School artist, this print is a powerful illustration for Helen Campbell's book, "Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life". The image transports us to the slums of Manhattan, where working-class immigrants struggled to survive amidst towering buildings that symbolized both hope and despair. The contrast between light and shadow emphasizes the harsh conditions faced by those living on the fringes of society. In this scene, we see a man standing alone in an alleyway, his worn-out clothes reflecting his destitution. His face tells a story of hardship as he gazes into the distance with a mixture of weariness and resilience. It is through his eyes that we glimpse into a world filled with uncertainty, poverty, and isolation. This lithograph serves as a poignant reminder that even in times past, homelessness was not confined to our present-day struggles. It sheds light on the precariousness experienced by individuals who were often forgotten or ignored by society. As we reflect on this historical artwork captured from life photographs taken mostly by flash-light during Mrs. Helen Campbell's research for her book published in 1893; let it serve as a call to action - urging us to address issues surrounding homelessness with compassion and empathy today.
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