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Antique Framed Print : SEGREGATED ENTRANCE, 1940. Door marked white ladies only on a store in Durham, North Carolina
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SEGREGATED ENTRANCE, 1940. Door marked white ladies only on a store in Durham, North Carolina
SEGREGATED ENTRANCE, 1940.
Door marked white ladies only on a store in Durham, North Carolina. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1940
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Media ID 13216521
1940 Delano Door Durham Entrance Ice Cream Jack Jim Crow North Carolina Sign Store Street Scene Southeast
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 25.2cm (14.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 photograph captures the stark reality of racial segregation in 1940s America. The image showcases a store entrance in Durham, North Carolina, marked with a sign that reads "White Ladies Only". This blatant display of discrimination is a painful reminder of the Jim Crow era and the deep-rooted racism that plagued society at the time. The photographer, Jack Delano, skillfully frames this scene against the backdrop of a bustling street. His lens captures not only the physical door but also the intangible barriers it represents for people of color. The contrast between black and white is striking, symbolizing both literal separation and societal division. In examining this photograph, we are confronted with uncomfortable truths about our nation's past. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come in terms of civil rights while acknowledging that there is still work to be done to achieve true equality. By showcasing this image today, we honor those who fought against segregation and remind ourselves never to forget their struggles. It stands as an important historical document that challenges us to reflect on our progress as a society and continue striving towards justice for all.
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