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NYC: TENEMENT LIFE, c1900. Bathing in the kitchen sink on the Lower East Side
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NYC: TENEMENT LIFE, c1900. Bathing in the kitchen sink on the Lower East Side
NYC: TENEMENT LIFE, c1900.
Bathing in the kitchen sink on the Lower East Side. Photographed by Lewis W. Hine, c1900
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1890s 1900 1900s Decade Apartment Bath Bathing Bathtub Child Domestic Downtown Hine Hygiene Kitchen Lewis Lower East Side Northeast Poverty Room Sink Tenement Wickes
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This photo print, titled "NYC: TENEMENT LIFE, c1900. Bathing in the kitchen sink on the Lower East Side" offers a poignant glimpse into the daily struggles faced by residents of New York City's tenements at the turn of the century. The photograph, taken by Lewis W. Hine around 1900, showcases an intimate moment where a young girl is seated in a modest kitchen sink turned makeshift bathtub. In this powerful image, we witness both resilience and hardship as this child navigates her environment with grace amidst limited resources. The cramped living conditions of Lower East Side tenements are evident through the small room and basic furnishings surrounding her. Hine's lens captures not only physical poverty but also highlights issues of hygiene and domestic life during that era. This snapshot serves as a reminder of how individuals had to adapt to survive within these challenging circumstances. As we reflect upon this historical photograph, it prompts us to appreciate our modern conveniences while recognizing the progress made in improving living conditions for all members of society over time. It stands as a testament to human perseverance and reminds us that even in times of adversity, hope can be found within everyday moments like bathing in a humble kitchen sink on NYC's Lower East Side.
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