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SEGREGATED ENTRANCE, 1940. Door marked white ladies only on a store in Durham, North Carolina
SEGREGATED ENTRANCE, 1940.
Door marked white ladies only on a store in Durham, North Carolina. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1940
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Media ID 13216521
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15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the powerful image "Segregated Entrance, 1940" by Granger, NYC from The Granger Collection. This evocative photograph, taken by Jack Delano in May 1940, captures a poignant moment in history with a door marked "White Ladies Only" in Durham, North Carolina. Preserve this significant piece of American history in your home or office with our high-quality Metal Print, which showcases vibrant colors and exceptional detail for a stunning, gallery-quality display. Experience the past in a whole new way with Media Storehouse.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the stark reality of racial segregation in 1940s America. The image showcases a store entrance in Durham, North Carolina, marked with a sign that reads "White Ladies Only". This blatant display of discrimination is a painful reminder of the Jim Crow era and the deep-rooted racism that plagued society at the time. The photographer, Jack Delano, skillfully frames this scene against the backdrop of a bustling street. His lens captures not only the physical door but also the intangible barriers it represents for people of color. The contrast between black and white is striking, symbolizing both literal separation and societal division. In examining this photograph, we are confronted with uncomfortable truths about our nation's past. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come in terms of civil rights while acknowledging that there is still work to be done to achieve true equality. By showcasing this image today, we honor those who fought against segregation and remind ourselves never to forget their struggles. It stands as an important historical document that challenges us to reflect on our progress as a society and continue striving towards justice for all.
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