The image depicts a young man standing on an urban sidewalk during what appears to be the early 1900s, based on his attire and style of photography. He is dressed in work clothes with layers indicating colder weather; he wears trousers rolled up near knee-high boots, suggesting practicality for physical labor or outdoor tasks. His outfit includes a cap that was common at the time among workers to protect from elements like wind or snow. In one hand, he carries what looks like a bucket or container possibly used in his job as described by "One of the boot-blacks." The setting shows other individuals walking on the street and storefronts with large windows, indicative of a commercial area. This photograph is part of Lewis Hine's collection located at One of the boot-blacks., illustrating everyday life during that era through portraits like this one from New Haven, Connecticut.