"I Scrubs." Katie , who keeps house in West Forty-ninth Street.
Description
This photograph shows a girl, Katie, who was interviewed by the photographer. When asked what sort of work she did, she responded, "I scrubs."
Object Information
Date Created:
ca. 1890
Local ID:
90.13.1.132
Collection:
Jacob A. Riis Collection
Provenance:
Jacob A. (Jacob August) Riis (1849-1914); by descent to his son, Roger William Riis (1894-1953).
Credit Line:
Museum of the City of New York. Gift of Roger William Riis, 1990.
Citation:
Jacob A. (Jacob August) Riis (1849-1914). Museum of the City of New York. 90.13.1.132
Dimensions:
H: 4 in, W: 5 in
Creator(s):
Jacob A. (Jacob August) Riis (1849-1914)
Materials:
gelatin dry plate negative
Classification:
photograph, negative (photograph)
Rights:
Public Domain