3645 viewsAfrican-American woman working at a loom, Newark, 1917. African-American women worked in the garment trade, which employed mainly Jewish and Italian immigrants in the early 20th century. But because of discrimination most did "piece-work" at home (paid for each piece of clothing they completed) instead of in local factories or shops. In this case, it is unclear whether this woman is working on a home loom or if she is demonstrating the machine in a workshop
Photo and description from the William Cone Collection
Capolese Club3026 views
From Sicily to Newark: The Massimino-Cucchiara Family Tree1784 viewsClick on the PDF image to open.
From Doug Rose
1517 viewsPostcard
An Italian Child's First Impression of America1434 views
1336 viewsPhoto from Harper's New Monthly Magazine, October 1876
Funeral for a Parakeet 1296 views
Italian Christian Endeaver1261 views
Bi-Centennial of the First Landing of Germans in America1221 viewsDrawing from Harpers Weekly October 20, 1883
1193 viewsTestimonial Dinner Tendered to Rev. Dr. William P. Hayes
July 1, 1943
Photo from James J.
1092 viewsTestimonial Dinner Tendered to James B. Marshall
April 4, 1949
Photo from James J.
