Italian Immigrants from Harper's Weekly. Black; cream. Paper. This original engraving is two scenes titled, "Italian Immigrants In New York.--Drawn by Paul Frenzeny." The first scene is labeled, "Plying the Old Trade In The New Country." It shows a man and his family begging. A well dress lady drops a coin into his hat. The second scene is labeled, "Taking To The American Style Of Earning Their Daily Bread." It is a street scene with men digging. It is signed, "Frenzeny."
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