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NEW YORK: WASH DAY, 1889. Doing laundry, on Monday, in the tenements of the Lower East Side in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1889
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NEW YORK: WASH DAY, 1889. Doing laundry, on Monday, in the tenements of the Lower East Side in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1889
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1889 Argument Board Domestic Fire Escape House Wife Laundress Line Lower East Side Poverty Pump Tenement Wash Yard Scrub
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NEW YORK - WASH DAY, 1889
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captures a poignant moment in the daily lives of tenement dwellers in the Lower East Side of New York City. This wood engraving, created by an American artist in 1889, transports us to a bustling scene filled with hard work and domestic chores. In this image, we see women diligently scrubbing clothes on a Monday morning, known as wash day. The exterior of the tenement building provides a backdrop for their laborious task. Poverty is evident through the worn-out wooden boards and cramped living conditions that characterize these homes. The laundresses stand in line, waiting their turn at the communal pump to fetch water for washing. A fire escape looms above them, serving as both an escape route and additional space for drying laundry. Amidst this busy atmosphere, one can imagine conversations and arguments taking place between neighbors or family members. This snapshot into daily life highlights the resilience and determination of these women who worked tirelessly to maintain cleanliness despite challenging circumstances. It also offers insight into the social dynamics within these communities – where housewives gathered together to share stories while completing their shared responsibility. Through this historic print from The Granger Collection's archives, we are reminded of how far society has come since then but also prompted to reflect on issues such as poverty and domestic labor that still persist today.
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