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HOME INDUSTRY, 1890. A family of Bohemian cigarmakers at work in their tenement
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HOME INDUSTRY, 1890. A family of Bohemian cigarmakers at work in their tenement
HOME INDUSTRY, 1890.
A family of Bohemian cigarmakers at work in their tenement home on the Lower East Side, New York City. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890
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Bohemian Busy Child Child Labor Cigar Cigarmaker Downtown Family Home Industry Household Immigrant Jacob Lower East Side Maker Making Manufacture Piecework Poor Riis Room Tenement Working Class
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This photograph, titled "HOME INDUSTRY, 1890" captures a poignant moment in the lives of a hardworking Bohemian family residing in their tenement home on the bustling Lower East Side of New York City. Taken by renowned photographer Jacob Riis around the turn of the century, this image offers a glimpse into the world of immigrant labor and child exploitation that characterized urban life during this era. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness an entire family engaged in their trade as cigarmakers. The room they inhabit serves as both their living space and workplace - a testament to the cramped conditions endured by many working-class families at that time. Amidst stacks of tobacco leaves and tools of their craft, each member plays a vital role in manufacturing cigars through piecework. The young boy featured prominently in the foreground embodies both innocence and responsibility as he busily contributes to his family's livelihood. This portrayal sheds light on the harsh reality faced by children who were often forced into labor at an early age due to economic hardships. Riis' masterful composition allows us to contemplate not only the struggles faced by immigrants striving for better opportunities but also raises questions about societal inequalities and child labor practices prevalent during late 19th-century America. Through this powerful visual narrative, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to create fairer conditions for all members of society - regardless of background or circumstance.
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