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Italian at Ellis Island. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
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Italian at Ellis Island. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
Italian at Ellis Island
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Elderly Elderly Woman Gelatin Silver Print Hine Lewis Wickes Immigrant Immigration Italian American Lewis Hine Lewis Wickes Hine Lw Hine Old Woman Ellis Island
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This evocative black and white gelatin silver print by Lewis Wickes Hine captures the moment of arrival for an Italian immigrant woman at Ellis Island, New York, USA. The image, titled "Italian at Ellis Island," is a poignant reminder of the millions of people who journeyed to America in search of a new life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The elderly woman, dressed in traditional Italian clothing, sits on a bench with a tired yet determined expression on her face. Her weathered hands, worn by years of labor, rest in her lap. The backdrop of the bustling Ellis Island processing center, with its crowds of people and official-looking buildings, underscores the magnitude of the immigration experience. Lewis Wickes Hine, a pioneering social documentary photographer, captured this image as part of his work documenting the conditions of immigrant laborers for the National Child Labor Committee. The print is now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it is preserved for future generations to appreciate and learn from. The photograph not only serves as a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit, but also as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that continues to shape the fabric of American society today.
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