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NEW YORK: TENEMENT, 1913. Investigator talking with Ida List, eight year old child
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NEW YORK: TENEMENT, 1913. Investigator talking with Ida List, eight year old child
NEW YORK: TENEMENT, 1913.
Investigator talking with Ida List, eight year old child suffering from chorea (St. Vitus dance) at 124 Ridge Street, New York City. Photographed on 16 September 1913 by Lewis Hine
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1913 Baby Carriage Child Coat Dancing Domestic Downtown Epidemic Hine Inspector Lewis List Lower East Side Nypd Plague Poverty September Slum Social Worker Tenement Wickes Working Class Chorea Mania Virus
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This poignant photograph captures a heart-wrenching scene in the tenements of New York City in 1913. In the midst of an epidemic, a dedicated investigator is seen engaging with Ida List, an eight-year-old child suffering from chorea, also known as St. Vitus dance. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by families living in poverty-stricken conditions on Ridge Street, located in the Lower East Side. Ida's fragile frame is clad in a coat and hat, her small figure dwarfed by the bed she sits upon. The room's interior reflects the humble existence of its occupants – simple yet functional. Lewis Hine's lens captures not only Ida but also tells a broader story about social issues prevalent during this era. The photographer skillfully portrays how disease ravaged communities already burdened by economic hardship. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness compassion and dedication embodied by an inspector who has taken it upon himself to understand and document these dire circumstances. His presence serves as a reminder that even amidst despair, there are those who strive to bring hope and change to marginalized communities. As we reflect on this historical moment captured over a century ago, let us remember that it is through understanding our past that we can shape our future for generations to come.
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