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HOME INDUSTRY, c1910. Italian immigrant family doing garment piecework in their home
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HOME INDUSTRY, c1910. Italian immigrant family doing garment piecework in their home
HOME INDUSTRY, c1910.
Italian immigrant family doing garment piecework in their home
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1910 Barefoot Brother Busy Child Labor Daughter Domestic Downtown Family Garment Home Industry Immigrant Lower East Side Mother Piecework Poor Room Sister Tenement Working Class
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This photograph, titled "HOME INDUSTRY, c1910" offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of an Italian immigrant family residing in the bustling cityscape of early 20th century America. The image captures a moment frozen in time as this hardworking family engages in garment piecework within the confines of their modest home. The scene is filled with activity and determination; each member plays a vital role. A young boy, barefooted yet focused, diligently assists his brother while their sisters meticulously sew alongside their mother. This snapshot not only showcases the industrious nature of these individuals but also sheds light on the harsh realities faced by working-class families during this era. Located in downtown's Lower East Side, amidst tenement buildings that housed countless others like them, this household epitomizes resilience and unity despite challenging circumstances. Their domestic space transforms into a makeshift workshop where dreams are stitched together thread by thread. As we peer into this intimate room with its worn-out furniture and faded wallpaper, we witness generations bound together by shared labor and unwavering determination to make ends meet. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by immigrant families striving for better opportunities in an unfamiliar land. This evocative photograph transports us back to turn-of-the-century America when women played crucial roles in sustaining their households through home industries. It stands as both a testament to human strength and an important historical document capturing an era marked by child labor and economic struggle.
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