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Unidentifed boys shooting craps on a stoop, New York City, May 30, 1915 (b / w photo)
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Unidentifed boys shooting craps on a stoop, New York City, May 30, 1915 (b / w photo)
1078949 Unidentifed boys shooting craps on a stoop, New York City, May 30, 1915 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Photographed for Herbert J. Hill.); eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22493196
© New York Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
Dice Gambling Groups Pastime Pastimes
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This photograph captures a candid moment in the bustling streets of New York City on May 30,1915. The image showcases a group of unidentified boys engrossed in a game of shooting craps on a stoop. Their youthful faces are filled with excitement and concentration as they roll the dice, their hands moving swiftly across the makeshift gambling table. The scene is reminiscent of an era when children found solace and entertainment in simple street games. These boys have claimed their spot on the stoop, transforming it into their personal playground where dreams are made and fortunes won or lost with each throw of the dice. Taken by photographer William Davis Hassler for Herbert J. Hill, this snapshot offers us a glimpse into early 20th-century American pastimes. It serves as a reminder that even amidst the chaos and noise of city life, moments like these were cherished by young minds seeking joy and camaraderie. As we observe this timeless image, we can't help but reflect on how much has changed since then. Yet there remains something universal about childhood innocence and playfulness that transcends time. This photograph stands as a testament to the resilience and spirit of youth, capturing an ordinary yet captivating slice of life from long ago in one corner of New York City's vibrant streetscape.
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