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HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. A woman in a tenement in New Yorks Lower East Side, sewing mens trousers
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HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. A woman in a tenement in New Yorks Lower East Side, sewing mens trousers
HOME INDUSTRY, 1912.
A woman in a tenement in New Yorks Lower East Side, sewing mens trousers. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1912
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1912 Baby Busy Children Cradle Crib Downtown Family February Garment Hine Home Industry Lewis Lower East Side Manufacture Mother New York City Piecework Poverty Room Sewing Tenement Wickes Working Class
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Home Industry, 1912 - A Glimpse into the Lives of New York's Working Class
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. This photograph from 1912 takes us back in time to a tenement in New York City's Lower East Side. In this bustling room, we see a hardworking woman diligently sewing men's trousers. The image, captured by Lewis Hine in February 1912, offers a poignant snapshot of the realities faced by families living in poverty during this era. The scene is filled with activity as children play nearby and a baby rests peacefully in his cradle. It is an early morning moment that encapsulates the daily struggles and resilience of working-class families striving to make ends meet. The sepia-toned print allows us to immerse ourselves fully into this intimate space where home industry thrives amidst limited resources. The room serves not only as a place for manufacturing garments but also as a nurturing environment for both work and family life. Hine's photograph reminds us of the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the contributions made by individuals engaged in piecework within their own homes. It sheds light on the often-overlooked stories behind everyday objects like these trousers - products crafted with care and dedication by skilled hands. Through this powerful image, we are transported to an era defined by hard work, perseverance, and determination against adversity - qualities that continue to shape our society today.
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