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Framed Print : BUS STATION, 1943. The sign for the colored waiting room at a bus station in Rome, Georgia
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BUS STATION, 1943. The sign for the colored waiting room at a bus station in Rome, Georgia
BUS STATION, 1943.
The sign for the colored waiting room at a bus station in Rome, Georgia. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943
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Media ID 13216571
1943 Arrow Black Bubley Colored Esther Georgia Greyhound Jim Crow Rome Segregation Sign Station Waiting Room Southeast
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage BUS STATION, 1943 framed print by Esther Bubley, exclusively from Granger, NYC / Granger Art on Demand. This captivating photograph showcases a sign for the colored waiting room at a bustling bus station in Rome, Georgia, transporting you back to a moment in history. Add character and depth to your space with this unique and intriguing piece of American history.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 57.1cm x 59.9cm (22.5" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken by Esther Bubley in 1943, transports us back to a significant era in American history. The image captures the exterior of a bus station in Rome, Georgia, where segregation was deeply entrenched under the Jim Crow laws. The focal point of the photo is an arrow-shaped sign that reads "Colored Waiting Room" serving as a stark reminder of the racial divide that plagued our nation during this time. This sign represents not only physical separation but also the systemic discrimination faced by African Americans who were forced to use separate facilities from their white counterparts. The composition exudes a sense of desolation and isolation with its greyhound bus parked nearby against a backdrop of empty streets. It serves as a poignant symbol for the struggles endured by those who fought against racial inequality. Esther Bubley's skillful photography allows us to witness this historical moment firsthand. Through her lens, we gain insight into the daily reality faced by African Americans living in the segregated South during World War II. As we reflect on this powerful image, it serves as both a reminder of our past injustices and an inspiration to continue fighting for equality and justice today.
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