Of Social Conditions Collection

"Unveiling the Social Tapestry: A Glimpse into Rome's Forgotten Neighborhoods" Step into a world where social conditions shaped lives

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': street advertising, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": street advertising, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570749 "Street life in London": street advertising, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': sufferers from the floods

"Street life in London": sufferers from the floods
3570746 "Street life in London": sufferers from the floods; (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington); Alinari Archives

Of Social Conditions Collection: Shepherds in Briga Alta, Imperia, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

Shepherds in Briga Alta, Imperia, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3570599 Shepherds in Briga Alta, Imperia, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Briga Alta, Imperia 1880 ca. Photographer: Noack, Alfred); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': old furniture, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": old furniture, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570776 "Street life in London": old furniture, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: A man asleep in a doorway of an alley, in Algiers, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

A man asleep in a doorway of an alley, in Algiers, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3561549 A man asleep in a doorway of an alley, in Algiers, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Algiers, Algeria 1880 - 1890 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: Mexicans at a fountain, 1910 (print on double-weight paper)

Mexicans at a fountain, 1910 (print on double-weight paper)
3562954 Mexicans at a fountain, 1910 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1910 ca. Photographer: Waite, Photo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: A woman selling food stuffs on a street in Mexico, 1905 (print on double-weight paper)

A woman selling food stuffs on a street in Mexico, 1905 (print on double-weight paper)
3562953 A woman selling food stuffs on a street in Mexico, 1905 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1905 ca. Photographer: Waite, Photo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': street doctors, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": street doctors, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570750 "Street life in London": street doctors, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': Covent garden flower women, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": Covent garden flower women, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570745 "Street life in London": Covent garden flower women, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper)

The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper)
3566961 The modern police of Madagascar, 1894 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1894 Photographer: Catat, Louis); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Old Style' police in Madagascar, 1892 (print on double-weight paper)

"Old Style" police in Madagascar, 1892 (print on double-weight paper)
3566959 "Old Style" police in Madagascar, 1892 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1892 ca. Photographer: Catat, Louis); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': workers on the 'silent highway', 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": workers on the "silent highway", 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570767 "Street life in London": workers on the "silent highway", 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': the London boardman, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": the London boardman, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570766 "Street life in London": the London boardman, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': Cast-iron Billy, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": Cast-iron Billy, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570764 "Street life in London": Cast-iron Billy, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': halfpenny ices, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": halfpenny ices, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570761 "Street life in London": halfpenny ices, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: Domestic workers, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)

Domestic workers, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566858 Domestic workers, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)

Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566857 Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: Portrait of two smiling young women, in traditional dress, from Stone Town on the island of

Portrait of two smiling young women, in traditional dress, from Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania
3569000 Portrait of two smiling young women, in traditional dress, from Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tanzania, island of Zanzibar)

Of Social Conditions Collection: Houses in the city of Damascus, Syria

Houses in the city of Damascus, Syria
3561677 Houses in the city of Damascus, Syria by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Damascus, Syria 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': 'Hookey Alf' of Whitechapel, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": "Hookey Alf" of Whitechapel, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570770 "Street life in London": "Hookey Alf" of Whitechapel, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': Covent garden labourers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": Covent garden labourers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570760 "Street life in London": Covent garden labourers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': an old clothes shop, seven dials, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": an old clothes shop, seven dials, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570757 "Street life in London": an old clothes shop, seven dials, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': photography on the common and waiting for a hire

"Street life in London": photography on the common and waiting for a hire
3570751 "Street life in London": photography on the common and waiting for a hire, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': London cabmen, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": London cabmen, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570742 "Street life in London": London cabmen, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: Farmers preparing bales of hay

Farmers preparing bales of hay
3569213 Farmers preparing bales of hay; (add.info.: Great Britain 1867 Photographer: Hobson); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: People sitting down in Piazza Montanara, Rome

People sitting down in Piazza Montanara, Rome
3573664 People sitting down in Piazza Montanara, Rome; (add.info.: Piazza Montanara, Rome 1860-1870 ca. Photographer: Roesler Franz Ettore); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': the 'crawlers', 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": the "crawlers", 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570773 "Street life in London": the "crawlers", 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': 'mush-fakers' and ginger-beer makers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": "mush-fakers" and ginger-beer makers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570769 "Street life in London": "mush-fakers" and ginger-beer makers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': the indipendent shoe-black, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": the indipendent shoe-black, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570778 "Street life in London": the indipendent shoe-black, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': public disinfectors, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": public disinfectors, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570748 "Street life in London": public disinfectors, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: Naples. Beggar and handkerchief thief

Naples. Beggar and handkerchief thief
3568509 Naples. Beggar and handkerchief thief; (add.info.: Naples 1865 ca. Photographer: Conrad, Giorgio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: Photograph of two young African girls, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

Photograph of two young African girls, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566957 Photograph of two young African girls, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Massaux); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: Young Madagascar couple, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)

Young Madagascar couple, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566859 Young Madagascar couple, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: Fisherman repairing fishing nets, Bordighera, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

Fisherman repairing fishing nets, Bordighera, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3570598 Fisherman repairing fishing nets, Bordighera, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Bordighera 1880 ca. Photographer: Noack, Alfred); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': the street locksmith, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": the street locksmith, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570774 "Street life in London": the street locksmith, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': cheap fish of St. Giles's, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": cheap fish of St. Giles's, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570763 "Street life in London": cheap fish of St. Giles's, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': The 'wall worker', 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": The "wall worker", 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570759 "Street life in London": The "wall worker", 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': 'Tickets' the card-dealer, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": "Tickets" the card-dealer, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570756 "Street life in London": "Tickets" the card-dealer, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': the temperance sweep, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": the temperance sweep, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570754 "Street life in London": the temperance sweep, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: 'Street life in London': 'Caney' the clown, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": "Caney" the clown, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570752 "Street life in London": "Caney" the clown, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Of Social Conditions Collection: Portrait of an African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

Portrait of an African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566954 Portrait of an African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Of Social Conditions Collection: Curiousity

Curiousity Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Of Social Conditions Collection: New plan today

New plan today Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Of Social Conditions Collection: Grain harvest

Grain harvest Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Of Social Conditions Collection: Town poverty

Town poverty Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Of Social Conditions Collection: Altar on the street

Altar on the street Italy. Date of Photograph:ante 1957

Of Social Conditions Collection: The Knot

The Knot Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Of Social Conditions Collection: Town staircase

Town staircase Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

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"Unveiling the Social Tapestry: A Glimpse into Rome's Forgotten Neighborhoods" Step into a world where social conditions shaped lives, as we explore the hidden corners of Rome. From sorting rags for paper production in Tivoli to children curiously probing the banks of the Tiber River near Ponte Rotto, these snapshots offer a unique lens into society. Journey through time and space as we wander down an alley in the Jewish ghetto of Rome, where history whispers secrets from every cobblestone. Piazza Catalana, now lost to time, once bustled with life within this vibrant community. Via Rua beckons us closer to witness the Portico of Ottavia standing tall amidst the bustling Ghetto. Its ancient walls hold stories untold, while nearby Palazzo Anguillara in Trastevere reveals another chapter etched in stone. Capture a glimpse of daily life as stalls and shops line streets within this thriving neighborhood. The inhabitants themselves become part of our narrative - their doorsteps becoming stages upon which their stories unfold. Piazzetta Rua's old shop stands as a testament to resilience and endurance amid changing times. And let us not forget the enchanting Fountain of Three Cannelle that graces its namesake square near Fiumara Street - a symbol both timeless and evocative. In these forgotten neighborhoods lies a tapestry woven by social conditions long past; it is here that we find fragments of humanity's collective story. Let us cherish these glimpses into history and honor those who walked before us on these storied streets.