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SLUM LANDLORDS, 1895. Our Religious Landlords and Their Rookery Tenants : American lithograph cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1895, contrasting the outward piety of New York Citys wealthy landlords with their indifference to the living conditions of their tenants in the slums
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SLUM LANDLORDS, 1895. Our Religious Landlords and Their Rookery Tenants : American lithograph cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1895, contrasting the outward piety of New York Citys wealthy landlords with their indifference to the living conditions of their tenants in the slums
SLUM LANDLORDS, 1895.
Our Religious Landlords and Their Rookery Tenants : American lithograph cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1895, contrasting the outward piety of New York Citys wealthy landlords with their indifference to the living conditions of their tenants in the slums
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1895 Church Landlord Political Acts Poverty Religion Tenant Tenement Top Hat Upper Class
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SLUM LANDLORDS, 1895 - A Powerful Depiction of Social Injustice
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. This thought-provoking lithograph cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, created in 1895, sheds light on the stark contrast between the outward piety of New York City's wealthy landlords and their callous indifference towards the living conditions of their impoverished tenants in the slums. The image captures a scene from late 19th-century America where top-hatted men representing the upper class are depicted as religious figures, symbolizing their supposed moral superiority. In sharp contrast to this facade of religiosity, we witness dilapidated tenement buildings lining a poverty-stricken street below. These rookery tenants endure unimaginable hardships while being subjected to squalor and destitution. This powerful visual commentary exposes how these landlords prioritize personal wealth over compassion for their fellow human beings. The artist skillfully employs political satire to highlight society's failure to address rampant inequality and social injustice during that era. By juxtaposing religion with greed and neglect, Taylor challenges viewers to question societal norms and confront uncomfortable truths about power dynamics within American society. This historical lithograph serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and prosperity, there exist marginalized communities suffering at the hands of those who hold economic influence. It urges us not only to recognize our shared responsibility but also encourages us to take action against systemic injustices that persist today.
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