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The Pallagi Family sewing trousers, 1912 (b/w photo)
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The Pallagi Family sewing trousers, 1912 (b/w photo)
684802 The Pallagi Family sewing trousers, 1912 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Pallagi family finishing pants, 17 Monroe St. N.Y. 2nd floor front. None of them spoke any English. A neighbor's child said the young girl is 13 yrs. old. a school day. In the next apartment, a 12 yr. old girl was finishing pants and explained, "I came home with the toothache."); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 28400604
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1912 Apartment Child Labor Crochet Kitchen Labor Mend Mended Needlework Pants Repairing Sewing Slacks Stiching Tenements To Sew Trousers Whole Window Woman At Work Women Working Working Woman Workshop Workshops Building Interior Room Interior
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This photograph captures a poignant moment in the lives of the Pallagi Family, an Italian immigrant family living in New York City in 1912. The image shows the family members diligently sewing trousers together in their small apartment on Monroe Street. Despite their lack of English language skills, they work tirelessly to make a living. The photo provides a glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor during this time period. A neighbor's child reveals that the young girl working on the trousers is only 13 years old and should be at school instead. In another apartment nearby, a 12-year-old girl also helps with finishing pants but explains that she had to come home due to toothache. The cramped kitchen serves as both a workshop and gathering place for this hardworking family. The women are seen focused on their needlework while surrounded by crochet materials and other tools of their trade. This image speaks volumes about the determination and resilience of immigrant families striving for better opportunities in America. It sheds light on the challenging conditions they faced as they worked long hours to support themselves. Through this powerful photograph, we gain insight into early twentieth-century life, highlighting not only the struggles but also showcasing how these families found ways to sustain themselves through skilled craftsmanship despite facing numerous obstacles along their journey.
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