Tenement museum kitchen display C016 / 2551
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Tenement museum kitchen display C016 / 2551
Tenement museum kitchen display. The stove, irons, and gas light (far left) are typical of a late 19th-century to early 20th-century kitchen before the advent of electrical lighting and appliances. This display is at 97 Orchard Street, now the Tenement Museum, New York City, USA. Built on Manhattans Lower East Side in 1863, this tenement apartment building was home to nearly 7000 working class immigrants. Photographed in 1998
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© CAROL M. HIGHSMITH ARCHIVE, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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This print captures a kitchen display at the Tenement Museum in New York City. The image showcases a typical late 19th-century to early 20th-century kitchen, complete with a stove, irons, and a gas light on the far left. Before the advent of electrical lighting and appliances, this room represents an era when technology was limited but ingenuity thrived. Located at 97 Orchard Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side, this tenement apartment building housed approximately 7,000 working-class immigrants. Built in 1863, it stands as a testament to the struggles and resilience of those who sought better lives in America during that time. The photograph was taken in 1998 by Carol M. Highsmith and provides us with a glimpse into the daily life of lower-class families from over a century ago. The cramped space is filled with common objects such as pots, pans, jars, utensils, chairs, and even clothes hanging on a line. This historical exhibit not only offers insight into domestic life but also serves as an important sociological and cultural artifact. It reminds us of the challenges faced by immigrants during their journey towards assimilation while highlighting technological advancements that have shaped our society today. Intriguingly captured within this snapshot are stories of poverty and hard work juxtaposed against hopes for progress and prosperity – all contained within the walls of this humble kitchen display at the Tenement Museum.
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