STREET ARAB RECLAIMED

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STREET ARAB RECLAIMED

A street arab as he was when he was picked off the streets, and as you will find him today, metamorphosed into a gardener. Date: 1875

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Media ID 20156377

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1875 Arab Asylums Change Charity Community Find Gardener Gardening Metamorphosed Orphan Picked Poor Poverty Rescued Today Watering Reclaimed

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This poignant photograph captures the remarkable transformation of an 'Street Arab' boy, as he was once known, from his humble beginnings on the crowded streets of the 1870s to his new life as a thriving gardener. In the image on the left, we see a young, barefoot boy, clad in tattered clothing, huddled against the cold and uncertainty of the urban environment. He is a stark reminder of the countless children who, due to poverty and circumstance, were left to fend for themselves on the streets, often resorting to begging or petty crime to survive. However, the photograph on the right tells a different story. The same boy, now metamorphosed, stands proudly before a lush garden, watering the vibrant flowers with a gardening can. He is a testament to the power of community, charity, and the transformative effect of a caring environment. In the 1870s, there were numerous charities and asylums that aimed to rescue and rehabilitate children like this one, providing them with education, skills training, and a nurturing environment. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the past, and the progress that has been made in addressing the issue of child poverty and neglect. The boy's journey from the streets to the garden symbolizes the hope and possibility that can be found in even the most challenging circumstances. Through the compassion and dedication of those who cared for him, this boy was given a chance to change his life and blossom into a productive member of society.

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