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February 09, 2012 11:31:32 PM

name:

Emily Illfelder

location:

Larchmont, NY

object:

Push carts

description:

I think that old New York push carts are an iconic representation of the immigrant experience, especially on the lower east side. At one time push carts, selling just about anything, crowded the city. It is this fantastic merging of immigration and capitalism.

I don't have any photos but I stole one from google :-)

photo:

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