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Newspaper Vendors
Three street vendors selling newspapers and comic books in an American city, June 1893. The comics on sale include Snap Shots and Chums, and the headlines refer to the death of actor Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11797486
© 2007 Getty Images
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This print from June 1893 takes us back in time to the bustling streets of an American city. In this snapshot, we see three street vendors engrossed in their trade, selling newspapers and comic books to passersby. These men stand tall with a sense of purpose, embodying the spirit of entrepreneurship that defined the era. The comics on display include popular titles such as Snap Shots and Chums, offering a glimpse into the entertainment preferences of that time. However, what truly captures our attention are the headlines referring to a tragic event - the death of actor Edwin Booth. As brother to John Wilkes Booth, infamous for assassinating President Abraham Lincoln years earlier, this news undoubtedly stirred emotions among those who encountered it. The composition is framed perfectly by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, allowing us to appreciate every detail within this historical moment frozen in time. The image's landscape format emphasizes both the vastness of the cityscape behind them and their significance as purveyors of information during an age when newspapers were at their peak influence. As we gaze upon these newspaper vendors standing proudly amidst a sea of people rushing about their daily lives, we cannot help but reflect on how media has evolved over centuries. This photograph serves as a reminder that even in 1893, these men played an essential role in shaping public opinion through their humble yet powerful occupation.
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