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Early Morning in a Shed Lodging-House in the Rear of Mulberry Street, getting ready for Another Day of Idleness or Crime (litho)
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Early Morning in a Shed Lodging-House in the Rear of Mulberry Street, getting ready for Another Day of Idleness or Crime (litho)
6021997 Early Morning in a Shed Lodging-House in the Rear of Mulberry Street, getting ready for Another Day of Idleness or Crime (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Morning in a Shed Lodging-House in the Rear of Mulberry Street, getting ready for Another Day of Idleness or Crime. Illustration for Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life by Mrs Helen Campbell ( A D Worthington & Co, 1893). With engravings from " photographs taken from life" " mostly by flash-light, and reproduced in exact fac-simile by eminent artists".); © Look and Learn
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Class Contrasts Early Morning Homeless Homelessness Horrible Idleness Immigrants Immigration Lower New York Manhattan New York City New York Penury Poors Precarious Precariousness Ready Rear Recent Scrub Semi Homeless Shadows Slum Slums Underworld Vue De New York Dens Mulberry Street
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This powerful lithograph, titled "Early Morning in a Shed Lodging-House in the Rear of Mulberry Street, getting ready for Another Day of Idleness or Crime" captures the harsh realities of life in 19th century New York City. The image is part of an illustrated book called Darkness and Daylight, which aimed to shed light on the social issues plaguing America at that time. In this scene, we are transported to a dimly lit shed lodging-house located in the slums of Mulberry Street. The room is filled with men, women, and children who appear worn out from their difficult lives. Shadows cast by flickering candlelight create an atmosphere of despair and hopelessness. The artist's attention to detail allows us to witness the stark contrast between those living in poverty and the more affluent parts of society. These individuals are trapped within a cycle of idleness or crime due to their circumstances. Through this print, we glimpse into the lives of immigrants who sought better opportunities but found themselves struggling to survive instead. It serves as a reminder that even today, homelessness and poverty continue to be pressing issues that demand our attention. This haunting image invites us to reflect on how far we have come as a society while reminding us not to forget those still affected by these hardships.
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