Poster Print : CHICAGO: PROTEST, 1941. A picket line protesting low wages for African Americans
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CHICAGO: PROTEST, 1941. A picket line protesting low wages for African Americans
CHICAGO: PROTEST, 1941.
A picket line protesting low wages for African Americans, outside of Mid-City Realty Company on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, July 1941
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Media ID 13640270
1941 Black Chicago Company Picket Picketer Protest Protester Sidewalk Sign South Side Street Scene Vachon Wage Realty
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our CHICAGO: PROTEST, 1941 poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This powerful image, captured by John Vachon in July 1941, portrays a pivotal moment in history as African American workers protested for fair wages outside of Mid-City Realty Company in Chicago. Part of The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand, this poster is a poignant reminder of the past and the ongoing struggle for equality. Add this historic piece to your home or office decor and start a conversation about the importance of social justice.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.7cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
CHICAGO - PROTEST, 1941. A Powerful Stand Against Injustice
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant photograph captures a pivotal moment in American history - a picket line protesting the abysmally low wages for African Americans in Chicago during 1941. Standing outside the Mid-City Realty Company on the South Side of Chicago, brave men and women unite to demand fair pay and equal treatment. The image, captured by renowned photographer John Vachon in July 1941, showcases the determination and resilience of those fighting against racial discrimination. The protesters are seen holding signs that convey their message with unwavering conviction. Their presence on the sidewalk sends a resounding message to all who pass by, urging them to acknowledge this grave injustice. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only an act of defiance but also a testament to unity within the African American community. Men and women from different walks of life come together as they stand shoulder-to-shoulder against systemic oppression. As we reflect upon this powerful image today, it serves as a reminder that progress is born out of collective action and unwavering perseverance. It stands as a tribute to those who fought tirelessly for equality throughout history. Granger Art on Demand presents us with yet another invaluable glimpse into our past through this remarkable print - one that compels us to remember our shared responsibility towards justice and equality for all.
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