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    In this book, Lemuel Ely Quigg likely presents a collection of stories and sketches that offer a glimpse into various aspects of life in New York City during the late 19th century. The title "Tin-Types" refers to the process of creating photographs on thin metal plates, which was a common form of street photography at the time. Quigg may use this metaphor to suggest that the stories and sketches ... Leer más

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  • Tin-Types Taken in the Streets of New York (Annotated)

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