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RICH AND POOR, 1873. New York City - Rich and Poor; Or, The Two Christmas Dinners. A Scene in Washington Market, sketched from real life. Wood engraving, American, 1873
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RICH AND POOR, 1873. New York City - Rich and Poor; Or, The Two Christmas Dinners. A Scene in Washington Market, sketched from real life. Wood engraving, American, 1873
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RICH AND POOR, 1873 - A Glimpse into New York City's Christmas Divide
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. This wood engraving from 1873 titled "Rich and Poor; Or, The Two Christmas Dinners. A Scene in Washington Market, sketched from real life" offers a poignant snapshot of the stark contrast between social classes during the Gilded Age in New York City. The scene unfolds within a bustling interior of a retail store located in Manhattan's Washington Market. On one side, we see elegantly dressed upper-class gentlemen sporting top hats and women adorned with fashionable attire engaging in their daily shopping routine. They exude an air of affluence as they peruse the market for their lavish Christmas feast. In striking juxtaposition, on the other side of this vivid illustration, we witness individuals representing the city's impoverished population. Their tattered clothing and worn-out expressions tell tales of hardship and struggle. A young girl clutches onto her pet duck while her family attempts to secure meager provisions for their own modest holiday meal. This powerful image highlights not only the vast economic disparities that plagued society at that time but also serves as a reminder of the immense challenges faced by those less fortunate during festive seasons like Christmas. Created by an anonymous American artist through intricate wood engraving techniques, this historical print transports us back to an era when wealth inequality was glaringly apparent yet often overlooked amidst America's rapid industrialization and urban development. Through its detailed depiction of everyday life at Washington Market
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