Detain Collection

La Cite, entre le Pont Notre-Dame et le Pont au Change, 1621 (colour litho)
962803 La Cite, entre le Pont Notre-Dame et le Pont au Change, 1621 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Cite)

Hand Reaching Out For Bird

Pharaoh Akhenaten. Head. El-Amarna. Egypt
Head from an statue of pharaoh Akhenaten. From el-Amarna, Egypt. C. 1360 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

MRS. MURRAY, 1776. Mary Lindley Murray entertaining British soldiers at her home, allowing Israel Putnam and American troops to evade the British Army, September 1776

Pharaoh Akhenaten. Relief. El-Amarna. Egypt
Relief of a pharaoh Akhenaten. Quartzite. Part of an offering scene. From el-Amarna, Egypt. C. 1360 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

ELLIS ISLAND: MILKMAN, 1925. A milkman pouring milk for a young French immigrant detained at Ellis Island, awaiting deportation. Photograph, 1925

ELLIS ISLAND: MILKMAN, 1925. Distribution of milk among immigrant women and children who are detained at Ellis Island, awaiting deportation. Photograph, 1925

BOUCK WHITE ARRESTED, 1914. Minister and socialist Bouck White arrested for disrupting a service at Calvary Baptist Church at West 57th Street, New York City. Photograph, May 1914

TRADE EMBARGO, 1811. Federalist handbill, April 1811, warning that French decrees had not been repealed, and that American ships were still being detained in France

NEW YORK: HOFFMAN ISLAND. Immigrants arriving in New York, thought to be infected with smallpox, are held in quarantine on Hoffman Island before arriving at Ellis Island. Photograph, c1901

ELLIS ISLAND, 1902. Detention pen on the roof of the main building where immigrants from Europe were held for deportation at Ellis Island in New York Harbor. Photograph, 1902

ELLIS ISLAND: CHILDREN, 1920. Children of detained immigrants seated on a window ledge at Ellis Island, New York City. Photograph, 1920

ELLIS ISLAND, 1919. Members of the Industrial Workers of the World, awaiting deportation to their native countries after being detained at Ellis Island for 18 months. Photograph, 14 March 1919

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"Detain: A Journey Through Time and Space" In the ancient land of Egypt, Pharaoh Akhenaten's rule was marked by controversy and change. His unconventional beliefs led to his depiction in a stunning relief at El-Amarna, showcasing his unique appearance and influence. Fast forward to 1621 in La Cite, where a vibrant color litho captures the essence of life between Pont Notre-Dame and Pont au Change. The bustling streets tell tales of trade, culture, and perhaps even moments of detainment. Meanwhile, another glimpse into Egypt's history reveals an intriguing image of a hand reaching out for a bird on an exquisite piece of art from El-Amarna. What could this symbolize? Is it freedom sought or captivity endured? Across the Atlantic Ocean in 1776 New York City, Mrs. Murray opens her home to British soldiers during the American Revolution. Was this hospitality genuine or merely a form of detainment disguised as entertainment? Moving ahead to 1925 Ellis Island, we witness scenes that embody both hope and apprehension. A milkman pours milk for young French immigrants while distribution occurs among women and children. Were these acts gestures of kindness or methods used to keep them detained within their societal roles? In contrast, Bouck White's arrest in 1914 sheds light on political activism gone awry; his disruption leading him down a path towards detainment rather than reform. The year is now 1811 when fears over French decrees spark concerns about trade embargoes through Federalist handbills circulating throughout America. Could these warnings be seen as necessary precautions or attempts at unjust detainment? Returning once more to New York City but this time in 1902 Ellis Island unveils its detention pen atop the main building - an area where immigrants were held temporarily before entering America's melting pot society. From Pharaohs' reigns to European settlements across centuries.