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Framed Print : FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint
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FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint
FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937.
Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan, during the Flint Sit Down Strike. Photograph by Dick Sheldon, 1937
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Media ID 13214985
1937 Dick Factory Fisher Flint General Motors Labor Movement Michigan Sheldon Sitting Strike Striker Union Guarding
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of the Flint Sit Down Strike, 1937 by Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection. Witness the historical moment as strikers bravely guard the entrance to Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan, during this pivotal labor dispute. Each print is meticulously framed with care, preserving the authenticity and depth of this black-and-white photograph by Dick Sheldon. Add this meaningful piece to your home or office to inspire and ignite conversations about the power of unity and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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.
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in American labor history - the Flint Sit Down Strike of 1937. The image shows a group of determined strikers standing guard at the entrance to Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan. Their resolute expressions and defiant posture speak volumes about their unwavering commitment to fighting for workers' rights. Photographed by Dick Sheldon, this snapshot provides a glimpse into the heart of the strike that shook General Motors and reverberated throughout the nation. These men, representing the United Auto Workers union, took an unprecedented stand by occupying their workplace rather than picketing outside. By sitting down inside the factory walls, they effectively halted production and forced management to negotiate with them. The interior setting adds depth to this photograph as it showcases not only the physical presence of these brave individuals but also symbolizes their determination to reclaim control over their working conditions. It serves as a reminder that change often begins from within. As we reflect on this historic moment captured through Sheldon's lens, we are reminded of how collective action can bring about significant social change. This image stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of those who fought for fair treatment and better lives for themselves and future generations.
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