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Greetings Card : A young truant selling extras during school hours. Pennsylvania Avenue New York 1911
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A young truant selling extras during school hours. Pennsylvania Avenue New York 1911
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Media ID 9759529
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1911 American History Avenue Hours Pennsylvania School Selling Social Issues York Young Extras Truant
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of vintage greeting cards. This charming design features a young truant selling extras on Pennsylvania Avenue, New York, 1911, as captured by Universal Images Group (UIG). Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your correspondence with this unique, one-of-a-kind greeting card. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of the past, this card is sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the bustling streets of New York City in 1911. The image captures a poignant moment on Pennsylvania Avenue, where a young truant can be seen selling newspapers during school hours. In this snapshot of American history, we are reminded of the social issues that plagued urban areas at the time. Poverty and lack of education were prevalent challenges faced by many families, forcing children like this young boy to take to the streets to make ends meet. The composition of the photograph is striking; it beautifully juxtaposes innocence with harsh reality. The boy's youthful face reveals both determination and resignation as he tries to earn some extra money amidst his peers who are likely attending school. Pennsylvania Avenue serves as a backdrop for this scene, its grandeur contrasting sharply with the struggles faced by those living along its path. This image offers us a glimpse into an era when societal inequalities were starkly visible in everyday life. As we reflect upon this powerful photograph, it serves as a reminder not only of our past but also how far we have come in addressing these social issues. It prompts us to continue working towards creating equal opportunities for all children so that no child has to sacrifice their education for survival ever again.
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