2906 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 Club2277 views
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An Italian Child's First Impression of America635 views
582 viewsPhoto from Harper's New Monthly Magazine, October 1876
Italian Christian Endeaver492 views
Bi-Centennial of the First Landing of Germans in America487 viewsDrawing from Harpers Weekly October 20, 1883
Funeral for a Parakeet 446 views
385 viewsTestimonial Dinner Tendered to James B. Marshall
April 4, 1949
Photo from James J.
369 viewsTestimonial Dinner Tendered to Rev. Dr. William P. Hayes
July 1, 1943
Photo from James J.
From Sicily to Newark: The Massimino-Cucchiara Family Tree357 viewsClick on the PDF image to open.
From Doug Rose