Antique Framed Print : Riot by railway workers at Martinsbury

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Riot by railway workers at Martinsbury

Riot by railway workers at Martinsbury on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Workers went on strike when the Company cut their wages. Wood engraving, Paris, August, 1877

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Media ID 9702725

© Universal History Archive

America Dispute Industrial Labour North Railway Transport

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 25cm (14.6" x 9.8")

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 photo print, titled "Riot by railway workers at Martinsbury" captures a pivotal moment in the history of industrial labor disputes in North America. Taken in August 1877, during a time when tensions between workers and corporations were reaching boiling point, this wood engraving showcases the intensity and determination of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employees. The image transports us to Martinsbury, where enraged railway workers took to the streets after their wages were slashed by the company. The scene is one of chaos and defiance as men from all walks of life unite against injustice. Their faces etched with frustration and resolve, they stand shoulder to shoulder demanding fair treatment. This powerful visual narrative serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by American laborers during this era. It symbolizes their fight for better working conditions, higher pay, and respect within an industry that often exploited its workforce. As we gaze upon this historic photograph today, it prompts us to reflect on how far we have come in terms of worker's rights while acknowledging that there is still work to be done. It stands as a testament to those who bravely stood up against oppression, reminding us never to take our hard-fought liberties for granted. Credit: Photo Print "Riot by railway workers at Martinsbury (Riot by railway workers at Martinsbury on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Workers went on strike when the Company cut their wages. Wood engraving, Paris, August 1877)" from Universal Images Group (U

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