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CHAIN GANG, c1898. A Southern chain gang. Photograph by Carl Weis, c1898
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CHAIN GANG, c1898. A Southern chain gang. Photograph by Carl Weis, c1898
CHAIN GANG, c1898.
A Southern chain gang. Photograph by Carl Weis, c1898
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1898 Barrel Black Carl Chain Gang Convict Gang Guard Inmate Log Cabin Prison Prisoner Punishment Rural Weis
CHAIN GANG, c1898 - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Southern Convict Labor
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This powerful photograph captures a haunting scene from America's past - a Southern chain gang in the late 19th century. Taken by photographer Carl Weis around 1898, this image offers a window into the brutal punishment and forced labor endured by African American prisoners during that era. In this rural setting, men dressed in striped uniforms toil under the scorching sun, their bodies chained together as they work on an unidentified task. The guard stands watch over them with his hat pulled low, ensuring compliance through fear and intimidation. The backdrop of a humble log cabin hints at the harsh conditions these inmates faced while serving their sentences. Their faces reveal exhaustion and resignation, reflecting lives marked by oppression and limited opportunities for redemption. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of America's troubled history with racial inequality and systemic injustice. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come while acknowledging how much further we still need to go in our ongoing struggle for equality. As we gaze upon this print from Granger Art on Demand titled "CHAIN GANG" let it be not just an aesthetic piece but also a catalyst for dialogue about our collective responsibility to confront social injustices that persist today.
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