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Jigsaw Puzzle : RICH AND POOR, 1873. New York City - Rich and Poor; Or, The Two Christmas Dinners. A Scene in Washington Market, sketched from real life. Wood engraving, American, 1873
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RICH AND POOR, 1873. New York City - Rich and Poor; Or, The Two Christmas Dinners. A Scene in Washington Market, sketched from real life. Wood engraving, American, 1873
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1873 Christmas Clerk Commerce Dinner Duck Gilded Age Manhattan Market Meat New York City Poor Retail Rich Shopping Store Top Hat Upper Class Vendor Washington
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience the captivating contrasts of 19th-century New York City with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "RICH AND POOR, 1873. New York City - Rich and Poor; Or, The Two Christmas Dinners. A Scene in Washington Market, sketched from real life." This intricately detailed wood engraving, sourced from The Granger Collection, transports you back in time to a bustling marketplace where two distinct worlds collide. Assemble this captivating puzzle to reveal the stark differences between the rich and the poor during the holiday season, a powerful reminder of the enduring contrasts that exist within our communities. Immerse yourself in the historical charm and intrigue of this beautifully rendered puzzle, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
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.
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RICH AND POOR, 1873 - A Glimpse into New York City's Christmas Divide
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. This wood engraving from 1873 titled "Rich and Poor; Or, The Two Christmas Dinners. A Scene in Washington Market, sketched from real life" offers a poignant snapshot of the stark contrast between social classes during the Gilded Age in New York City. The scene unfolds within a bustling interior of a retail store located in Manhattan's Washington Market. On one side, we see elegantly dressed upper-class gentlemen sporting top hats and women adorned with fashionable attire engaging in their daily shopping routine. They exude an air of affluence as they peruse the market for their lavish Christmas feast. In striking juxtaposition, on the other side of this vivid illustration, we witness individuals representing the city's impoverished population. Their tattered clothing and worn-out expressions tell tales of hardship and struggle. A young girl clutches onto her pet duck while her family attempts to secure meager provisions for their own modest holiday meal. This powerful image highlights not only the vast economic disparities that plagued society at that time but also serves as a reminder of the immense challenges faced by those less fortunate during festive seasons like Christmas. Created by an anonymous American artist through intricate wood engraving techniques, this historical print transports us back to an era when wealth inequality was glaringly apparent yet often overlooked amidst America's rapid industrialization and urban development. Through its detailed depiction of everyday life at Washington Market
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