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Antique Framed Print : PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894. Six hundred freight cars at the Panhandle yards, Chicago
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PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894. Six hundred freight cars at the Panhandle yards, Chicago
PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894.
Six hundred freight cars at the Panhandle yards, Chicago, set afire by rioting workers during the Pullman strike on the evening of July 6, 1894. Illustration from a contemporary American newspaper
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Media ID 12317780
1894 Boxcar Burn Chaos Chicago Destruction Firefighting Freight Car Hose July Night Protester Pullman Side Smoke Striker Working Class Extinguish
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Pullman Strike of 1894. The image showcases the aftermath of chaos and destruction that unfolded on the evening of July 6th, as rioting workers set fire to six hundred freight cars at the Panhandle yards in Chicago. The scene is one of utter mayhem, with billowing smoke engulfing the night sky and flames devouring the wooden boxcars. In this late-night illustration from a contemporary American newspaper, we witness the raw power of collective action by disgruntled workers against their oppressive working conditions. Amidst this scene of turmoil, brave firefighters can be seen desperately trying to extinguish the raging inferno using hoses. Yet their efforts seem futile against such overwhelming destruction. A mob of protesters stands nearby, representing a united front from Chicago's working class who had reached their breaking point. This image serves as a stark reminder of both worker solidarity and corporate oppression during turn-of-the-century America. It encapsulates not only the physical destruction caused by these events but also symbolizes an era marked by social unrest and inequality. As we reflect on this historical moment captured within this photograph, it becomes evident that its significance extends far beyond mere documentation. It represents a struggle for justice and fair treatment that resonates even today.
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