Alt Text TestsMar 31, 2024
in Greenville, Mississippi
In this black and white photograph, a young girl is captured in a moment of quiet industriousness. She's perched on a newspaper stand, nestled against the brick wall of a building. Her attire suggests a chilly day - she's clad in a coat with fur around the hood and a scarf wrapped snugly around her neck. The papers spread out before her indicate that she is tending to the stand, perhaps waiting for customers or simply passing the time. The photograph bears the signature "Lewis Hine" and a description that reads: "10 yr. old girl tending stand at 4th and Garden Streets. On right is entrance to bar room of saloon. Stand is owned by Mr. Rakoff, whose daughters, 11 yrs. and 13 yrs. old take turns tending it. Fanny Rakoff, 11 yrs. old, often tends stand till 7:30 P.M." This description paints a vivid picture of the scene - from the young girl's solitary vigil to the urban setting of the newspaper stand and bar room in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763081/
Alt Text TestsMar 21, 2024
10 yr. old girl tending stand at 4th and Garden Streets. On right is entrance to bar room of saloon. Stand is owned by Mr. Rakoff, whose daughters, 11 yrs and 13 yrs old, take turns, tending it. Fanny Rakoff, 11 years old, often tends stand till 7:30 p.m. (See also #3237, 3238.) 3 P.M. Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.
A young girl, Fanny Rakoff, with a happy smile, wearing a long-sleeved white blouse and a long skirt, stands behind a wooden fruit stand. She is holding a small white bowl and has her dark hair tied back. In front of her, on a wooden table, are arranged baskets of apples, oranges, and lemons. To her right, a tall, narrow wooden barrier with a small entrance to a barroom. A sign above the entrance reads, "Saloon." On the sidewalk, a large basket of potatoes and another of onions. In the background, people are walking in both directions. To the left, a street sign, "4th and Garden Streets." The day is sunny, and there are shadows on the sidewalk.
#GardenStreets #Rakoff #FannyRakoff #Hoboken #NewJersey #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018677407/
Alt Text TestsMar 7, 2024

Lewis Hine (@LewisHine)

10 yr old girl tending stand at 4th and Garden Streets. On the right is entrance to bar room of saloon. Stand is owned by Mr. Rakoff, whose daughters, 11 yrs. and 13 yrs. old, take turns tending it. Fanny Rakoff, 11 yrs. old, often tends stand till 7:30 P.M. 3 P.M. (See also #3236, 3237.) Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.

The image depicts a young girl, wearing a coat with fur trim and a hat, leaning against a wall while holding a newspaper. She is situated next to a wooden crate or box filled with papers. Behind her, there's a brick wall with a faded poster or sign partially visible on the right side of the photo. There are no texts or distinctive features in the image that provide specific information about the location or the girl's identity. The style and quality of the photograph suggest it could be from the late 19th to early 20th century, although this is an estimation based on the context provided.

#GardenStreets #Rakoff #FannyRakoff #Hoboken #NewJersey

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018677409/

Alt Text TestsMar 7, 2024

Lewis Hine (@LewisHine)

10 yr. old girl tending stand at 4th and Garden Streets. On right is entrance to bar room of saloon. Stand is owned by Mr. Rakoff, whose daughters, 11 yrs. and 13 yrs. old take turns tending it. Fanny Rakoff, 11 yrs. old, often tends stand till 7:30 P.M. (See also #3236, #3238.) Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.

The image portrays a young girl seated on a bench, leaning against a newspaper dispenser. She is holding a book and appears to be reading or studying it. Behind her, a large pile of papers or books is visible, suggesting she might have been working with them. To the right of the girl, there's an entrance to what seems to be a bar or saloon. In the background, there are old-fashioned elements like brick walls and a fire hydrant. The presence of these objects and the style of the photo suggest it could be from the early 20th century. There is no indication of the girl's age, but her appearance aligns with someone in their early teens. The image has a vintage feel and appears to capture a moment in time from over a century ago.

#GardenStreets #Rakoff #FannyRakoff #Hoboken #NewJersey

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018677408/

Alt Text TestsMar 7, 2024

Lewis Hine (@LewisHine)

10 yr. old girl tending stand at 4th and Garden Streets. On right is entrance to bar room of saloon. Stand is owned by Mr. Rakoff, whose daughters, 11 yrs and 13 yrs old, take turns, tending it. Fanny Rakoff, 11 years old, often tends stand till 7:30 p.m. (See also #3237, 3238.) 3 P.M. Location: Hoboken, New Jersey.

The image appears to be a black and white photograph, depicting a scene from an earlier era. It features a person leaning against a building while reading a piece of paper or a small book. To the right of this individual, there is another person holding what seems to be a newspaper or magazine close to their face, suggesting they are engrossed in its content.

The background shows a street corner with a brick wall and a fire hydrant visible. The architecture suggests an urban setting, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, judging by the style of the buildings and the clothing of the individuals present. There is no text within the image to provide additional context.

The photograph has a vintage look, with its faded tones and the presence of what appears to be a watermark or stamp on the bottom right corner. The style of the photo indicates it may have been taken in the late 19th to early 20th century, although without more information, a precise dati [...]

#GardenStreets #Rakoff #FannyRakoff #Hoboken #NewJersey

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018677407/