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NEW YORK: CHATHAM STREET. Tight, My Child? You Look Like and Angel In It! A man
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NEW YORK: CHATHAM STREET. Tight, My Child? You Look Like and Angel In It! A man
NEW YORK: CHATHAM STREET.
Tight, My Child? You Look Like and Angel In It! A man and boy getting outfitted in ill-fitting clothes at Chatham Street in downtown Manhattan. Wood engraving, American, 1875
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Media ID 12572469
1875 Chatham Deception Downtown Dressing Five Points Fraud Manhattan Mulberry Bend Poverty Square Tailor Fitting Waistcoat
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NEW YORK - CHATHAM STREET. Tight, My Child? You Look Like an Angel In It!
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. This print captures a poignant moment in the late 19th century on Chatham Street, downtown Manhattan. The image showcases a man and a young boy standing inside what appears to be a tailor's shop, surrounded by racks of ill-fitting clothes. The scene tells a story of poverty and deception as the man and boy are being outfitted in clothing that clearly doesn't fit them properly. Their expressions reveal their discomfort with this fraudulent situation, yet there is also a glimmer of hope in their eyes. Chatham Street was notorious for its association with Five Points, Mulberry Bend, and North Square - areas plagued by poverty during this era. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the struggles faced by many families living in these neighborhoods. The wood engraving technique used to create this print adds depth to the image, enhancing its historical significance. The attention to detail brings out every crease in the poorly fitted waistcoat worn by the man while highlighting the innocence captured on the child's face. Granger Art on Demand has once again provided us with an extraordinary glimpse into New York City's past through this thought-provoking piece. It reminds us that even amidst adversity, there is beauty to be found – just like an angel hidden within tight-fitting clothes.
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