Jun 30th, 2008 · Jacob Riis, a writer and photographer who exposed poverty in late 19th century New York City, used crude tools to light up his subjects. He ignited magnesium powder with a pistol, and later a frying pan. A vintage photography hobbyist demonstrates a flash lamp similar to Riis'.
Keywords: Crude · poverty · New York City · Writer · Photographs · photography · Vintage · hobbyist · lamps · Riis · Jacob Riis · magnesium
Jun 30th, 2008 · Through photos and writings documenting poverty in New York City in the late 19th century, a Danish immigrant became a famous campaigner against slum housing. Two new books tell the story of Jacob Riis, a social reformer and natural showman.
Keywords: Danish · immigration · naturalized · housing · slum · social · campaign · poverty · New York City · famous · photo · Jacob
