4149 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 Club3886 views
From Sicily to Newark: The Massimino-Cucchiara Family Tree2268 viewsClick on the PDF image to open.
From Doug Rose
1915 viewsPostcard
An Italian Child's First Impression of America1889 views
Funeral for a Parakeet 1795 views
1770 viewsPhoto from Harper's New Monthly Magazine, October 1876
Italian Christian Endeaver1726 views
1654 viewsTestimonial Dinner Tendered to Rev. Dr. William P. Hayes
July 1, 1943
Photo from James J.
Bi-Centennial of the First Landing of Germans in America1648 viewsDrawing from Harpers Weekly October 20, 1883
1577 viewsTestimonial Dinner Tendered to James B. Marshall
April 4, 1949
Photo from James J.
