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HOME INDUSTRY, 1910. Italian immigrant woman carrying cloth to her Lower East Side

HOME INDUSTRY, 1910. Italian immigrant woman carrying cloth to her Lower East Side


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HOME INDUSTRY, 1910. Italian immigrant woman carrying cloth to her Lower East Side

HOME INDUSTRY, 1910.
Italian immigrant woman carrying cloth to her Lower East Side New York tenement home. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1910

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1910 Balance Blouse Carrying Carrying On Head Downtown Fabric Garment Hine Home Industry Immigrant Lewis Little Italy Lower East Side Pedestrian Piecework Poor Sidewalk Street Scene Tenement Wickes Working Class


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This photograph, titled "Home Industry, 1910" transports us back to the bustling streets of Lower East Side New York at the turn of the century. The image showcases an Italian immigrant woman gracefully carrying a bundle of cloth on her head as she navigates through the city's crowded sidewalks. Taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in 1910, this snapshot captures a moment in time when home industry was prevalent among working-class women. The woman's determined expression reflects both her resilience and dedication to supporting herself and her family through piecework garment production. The tenement buildings lining the street serve as a stark reminder of the challenging living conditions faced by immigrants during this era. Yet amidst these hardships, we witness a sense of community as pedestrians pass by, their presence adding depth to this vivid street scene. Hine's masterful composition not only highlights the daily life struggles but also emphasizes the importance of laboring hands that helped shape America into what it is today. This photograph serves as a poignant tribute to all those who contributed to building our nation from humble beginnings. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are reminded of how far we have come while acknowledging that there is still much work ahead for equality and opportunity for all.

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