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The laundry room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print)
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The laundry room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380668 The laundry room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel McAlpin, 34th Street and Broadway, New York; designed by Frank Mills Andrews (1867-1948) in 1912; largest hotel in the world at opening; ); eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22922128
© Museum of the City of New York / Bridgeman Images
Basement Cleaning Department Folding Housekeeping Labourers Laundering Linen Maintenance Mending Services Sewing Staff Washing B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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The laundry room at the Hotel McAlpin, captured in this silver gelatin print by Byron Company, offers a glimpse into the bustling world of hotel housekeeping in 1913. Measuring 27.9x35.6 cm, this photograph is now housed in the Museum of the City of New York. Designed by Frank Mills Andrews and located on 34th Street and Broadway, the Hotel McAlpin was an architectural marvel upon its opening. In fact, it held the title for being the largest hotel in the world at that time. This image showcases one aspect of its grand operation - the laundry department. In this photo, we see a team of hardworking female workers diligently tending to piles of linen. The laborers can be seen washing, folding, mending, and sewing with meticulous care. Their male counterparts also contribute to maintaining order in this busy basement space. This snapshot provides a rare insight into early 20th-century hospitality services as well as gender dynamics within such work environments. It highlights not only their dedication but also their expertise in keeping up with high standards expected from guests. The clarity and detail captured through photography transport us back to an era where manual labor played a vital role behind-the-scenes of luxurious establishments like Hotel McAlpin.
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