Framed Print : Chicago Stockyards 1
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Chicago Stockyards 1
Butchers in the Chicago stockyards at work on beef carcases, exposed by Upton Sinclair in his 1905 novel The Jungle
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Media ID 4375421
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Beef Butchery Chicago Exposed Jungle Meat Sinclair Slaughter Stock Yards Upton Carcases
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step into history with our captivating framed print, "Chicago Stockyards 1" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image transports you back to the bustling Chicago Stockyards of the early 1900s, as depicted in Upton Sinclair's groundbreaking novel, The Jungle. Witness the raw energy and determination of the butchers at work, expertly handling beef carcasses with skill and precision. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to ignite conversation and inspire a sense of history and tradition. The high-quality print is professionally framed, ensuring a stunning presentation that will last for years to come. Bring a piece of history into your space with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints.
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 18cm x 24.4cm (7.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the raw and unforgettable reality of the Chicago Stockyards' butcher shops, as depicted in Upton Sinclair's groundbreaking 1905 novel, "The Jungle." The image offers a stark contrast to the sanitized and industrialized meat processing we are familiar with today. In this scene, butchers are seen at work on beef carcasses, their faces etched with concentration and determination. The air is thick with the pungent smell of blood and offal, and the sounds of hacking and sawing fill the air. Upton Sinclair's novel, which exposed the unsanitary and brutal conditions in the meatpacking industry, caused a public outcry and led to significant reforms in food safety regulations. The photograph serves as a powerful visual complement to Sinclair's words, offering a glimpse into the past and reminding us of the human cost of the food we consume. The Chicago Stockyards, established in the late 1860s, were once the largest livestock market in the world. At their peak, they processed over 20,000 head of cattle each day. The butcher shops, where the meat was processed and packaged for distribution, were a frenetic and chaotic scene, with workers wielding knives and saws, hoses spraying down the floors to keep the meat cool, and carts laden with carcasses moving constantly. This photograph, taken around 1911, offers a rare and unfiltered look into this history. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the butchers, as well as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in our food system.
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