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Canvas Print : NEW YORK GANG WAR, 1857. Battle between the Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits, two New York gangs, at the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard Streets, 4 July 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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NEW YORK GANG WAR, 1857. Battle between the Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits, two New York gangs, at the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard Streets, 4 July 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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Media ID 7534579
1857 Anti Catholicism Anti Irish Crime Five Points Irish Neighborhood Slum Dead Rabbit
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print of the New York Gang War between the Bowery Boys and Dead Rabbits. This intriguing piece of historical art, sourced from The Granger Collection and originally published as a wood engraving in an American newspaper in 1857, vividly depicts the intense battle between these two infamous New York City gangs at the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard Streets on July 4, 1857. Add character and depth to your home or office decor while reliving an essential moment in American history with our high-quality Canvas Print. Experience the thrill of the past with Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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NEW YORK GANG WAR, 1857 - A Glimpse into the Turbulent Streets of Old New York
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. This print takes us back to a defining moment in the history of New York City. The year is 1857, and at the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard Streets, two notorious gangs, the Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits, engage in a fierce battle that would forever leave its mark on this vibrant city. The wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper captures the intensity and chaos of this street fight. As we examine every detail, we can almost hear the shouts and clashes echoing through time. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of dilapidated buildings, depicting an impoverished slum neighborhood known as Five Points. This clash between rival gangs was not merely about territorial disputes; it reflected deeper tensions within society. Anti-Irish sentiment and anti-Catholicism were prevalent during this era, fueling animosity towards immigrant communities like the Irish who made up much of these gangs. Intriguingly, amidst all this turmoil stand ordinary people going about their daily lives - witnesses to a violent struggle for power unfolding before their eyes. This image serves as a reminder that even in times marked by crime and unrest, life continues for those caught in its midst. As we delve into this historical snapshot captured by The Granger Collection's artistry on demand service, let us reflect upon how far our great city has come since those tumultuous days while acknowledging that
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