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Photographic Print : STREET SWEEPER, c1896. A street sweeper with a handcart in New York City
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STREET SWEEPER, c1896. A street sweeper with a handcart in New York City
STREET SWEEPER, c1896.
A street sweeper with a handcart in New York City. Photographed c1896 by Elizabeth Alice Austen
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Media ID 12344917
1896 Alice Austen Cart Child Labor Elizabeth Neighborhood Newsboy Sanitation Shadow Street Scene Street Sweeper Sweeper Working Class
10"x8" Photo Print
Add a touch of historical charm to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Street Sweeper, c1896" by Elizabeth Alice Austen from Granger Art on Demand. This classic black and white image captures a street sweeper in New York City, pushing his handcart in an era long past. A timeless photograph that tells a story of the past, this print makes for a unique and intriguing conversation starter. Bring the history of New York City into your space with this beautiful, high-quality print.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, titled "STREET SWEEPER, c1896" transports us back to the bustling streets of late 19th century New York City. The image captures a street sweeper diligently pushing his handcart through a neighborhood, as captured by the talented photographer Elizabeth Alice Austen. In this snapshot of urban life, we see the hardworking man wearing a cap and donning an apron, fully immersed in his task of maintaining cleanliness amidst the chaotic cityscape. His presence is juxtaposed against the towering buildings and shadows cast by their imposing structures. The scene also offers a glimpse into the realities of child labor during that era. A young newsboy can be seen nearby, perhaps observing or waiting for an opportunity to sell papers to passersby. This serves as a reminder of the working class struggles that were prevalent at turn-of-the-century America. Austen's composition skillfully captures both the physical labor involved in street sweeping and its significance within society's sanitation efforts. It invites viewers to reflect on how these workers played an essential role in keeping cities clean while often enduring challenging conditions themselves. This print from Granger Art on Demand provides us with a window into history - offering not just visual beauty but also valuable insights into daily life during this transformative period in American history.
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