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Premium Framed Print : TENEMENT LIFE, NYC, c1889. Lodgers in a Bayard Street tenement. Photograph, c1889, by Jacob Riis
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TENEMENT LIFE, NYC, c1889. Lodgers in a Bayard Street tenement. Photograph, c1889, by Jacob Riis
TENEMENT LIFE, NYC, c1889.
Lodgers in a Bayard Street tenement. Photograph, c1889, by Jacob Riis
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Media ID 6250465
1889 Bayard Immigrant Jacob Lodger Lower East Side Poverty Riis Room Tenement
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "TENEMENT LIFE, NYC, c1889" takes us back in time to the late 19th century streets of New York City. The image captures a poignant glimpse into the daily life of lodgers residing in a Bayard Street tenement. Jacob Riis, a renowned American photographer and social reformer, masterfully composed this snapshot that speaks volumes about poverty and immigrant experiences during that era. The room depicted is modestly furnished with worn-out beds lining the walls, revealing the cramped living conditions endured by these individuals. The faces of the men captured in this photograph tell stories of struggle and resilience as they navigate their lives in this bustling city. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those who sought better opportunities but found themselves confined to lower East Side tenements. Riis's lens sheds light on unauthorized immigration lodgings prevalent at that time when many immigrants arrived seeking hope for a brighter future. This image stands as an important historical document showcasing not only the hardships faced by these lodgers but also their determination to survive against all odds. As we gaze upon this powerful print from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to an era where poverty was rampant but human spirit persevered amidst adversity.
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