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Henrietta Mielke giving iron ring to contributor, 22 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
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Henrietta Mielke giving iron ring to contributor, 22 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Henrietta Mielke giving iron ring to contributor, 22 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). Henrietta Mielke (b. 1897) giving a ring to a man. Her father, Henry Mielke was a store owner and member of the "Gold for Iron" (Gold fur Eisen) organization which gave iron rings to people in exchange for gold and jewels which were used to support the German war effort during World War I. Photograph probably taken outside? Mielke's store located on Second Avenue at the corner of 87th Street in New York City
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1914 Civilian Civilians Exchange Face To Face Finger Ring Giving Position Ring Second Avenue Shop Owner Shopkeeper Thoroughfare War Effort Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography Transaction Young Man
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This print captures a moment in history as Henrietta Mielke, daughter of store owner Henry Mielke, presents an iron ring to a contributor on October 22, 1914. The scene takes place outside Mielke's store located on Second Avenue at the corner of 87th Street in New York City during World War I.
The "Gold for Iron" organization, of which Henry Mielke was a member, exchanged gold and jewels for iron rings to support the German war effort. In this image, we see Henrietta graciously giving one of these symbolic rings to a man, embodying the spirit of sacrifice and patriotism that defined this tumultuous period in history.
As they stand face to face on the bustling street corner, surrounded by passersby going about their daily lives, we are reminded of the impact that individuals like Henrietta had on shaping the course of events during wartime. The solemn expression on her face speaks volumes about the gravity of the situation and her commitment to supporting her country.
This photograph is not just a snapshot from the past; it is a window into a time when ordinary people were called upon to make extraordinary sacrifices for their beliefs. Henrietta Mielke's gesture may seem small in comparison to the larger conflict raging around them, but it serves as a poignant reminder of how every contribution counts towards achieving victory.
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