Greetings Card : 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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Media ID 7526036
1879 Little Italy Mulberry Street Neighborhood Poverty Rogers Sleep Street Scene Tenement
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite range of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features a wood engraving of Mulberry Street, NYC, 1879, titled "Rag-Pickers Court off Mulberry Street," from The Granger Collection. A true work of art, this antique image brings the history of New York City to life, showcasing the hustle and bustle of the streets in the late 1800s. Each card in our collection is a unique piece of history, perfect for adding a touch of charm and nostalgia to your special messages. Send a piece of the past with our vintage greeting cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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