I was not saying that the pictures were directly slumming but rather they reflect the general attitudes towards the poorer in society, exemplified by the phenomenon of slumming.
I too would like my assumption to be proved, ChrisGeorge. Slumming is well documented in London and New York but very litte study has been carried out on provincial slumming. I would guess that provincial slumming was less formalised than London and therefore merited fewer references in contemporary literature.
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That is perhaps why a study of photographic archives in provincial cities would be a worthwhile method of seeking a study on provincial slumming. Photography was more accessible among the better-off than writing for publication (which lets face it, is never easy).
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