MULBERRY STREET, NYC, 1879. Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street: wood engraving, 1879, after William A. Rogers

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MULBERRY STREET, NYC, 1879. Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street: wood engraving, 1879, after William A. Rogers

MULBERRY STREET, NYC, 1879. " Rag-Pickers Court" off Mulberry Street: wood engraving, 1879, after William A. Rogers

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1879 Little Italy Mulberry Street Neighborhood Poverty Rogers Sleep Street Scene Tenement

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The print captures a haunting scene from Mulberry Street, NYC in 1879. Titled "Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street" the wood engraving by William A. Rogers depicts a gritty street scene that reflects the harsh realities of poverty in America during this time. In the image, we see a narrow alleyway flanked by dilapidated tenement buildings. The worn cobblestone ground is littered with debris, while tattered clothes hang from makeshift lines above. A group of people, rag-pickers perhaps, huddle together near a small fire barrel for warmth and sustenance. The atmosphere exudes an air of desperation and struggle as these individuals navigate their daily lives amidst difficult circumstances. Their tired faces reveal exhaustion and resignation to their fate. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into the North neighborhood's Little Italy district at that time—a place where life was tough but community bonds were strong. It serves as a stark reminder of how far society has come since then in terms of living conditions and social welfare. As we contemplate this historical moment frozen in time through Rogers' skilled engraving technique, we are reminded to be grateful for our present-day comforts while also acknowledging the ongoing fight against poverty that persists today.

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