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Poster Print : FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. A striker sleeping on an assembly line of auto seats
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FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. A striker sleeping on an assembly line of auto seats
FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937.
A striker sleeping on an assembly line of auto seats in 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 13214993
1937 Assembly Line Dick Factory Fisher Flint General Motors Labor Movement Michigan Sheldon Sleeping Strike Striker Tired Union
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Flint Sit Down Strike poster print by Granger, NYC from Granger Art on Demand. This iconic photograph, taken in 1937 by Dick Sheldon, captures the powerful moment of a striker's rest during the historic Flint Sit Down Strike in Michigan. The image of a weary striker asleep amongst the assembly lines of auto seats in Fisher Body Plant #3 is a poignant reminder of labor history and the enduring spirit of the working class. Bring this captivating piece of American history into your home or office and ignite meaningful conversations with its thought-provoking imagery.
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 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.
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This powerful photograph captures a defining moment in American labor history - the Flint Sit Down Strike of 1937. In the midst of this historic event, we see a tired but determined striker finding solace amidst an assembly line of auto seats at Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan. The image speaks volumes about the grueling conditions faced by workers during this time. The exhausted man's slumber on the production line serves as a symbol of both physical fatigue and unwavering commitment to their cause. It is a testament to their resilience and determination to fight for better working conditions. Photographed by Dick Sheldon, this snapshot offers us a glimpse into the heart and soul of the labor movement that swept across America during this era. It captures not only one individual's exhaustion but also represents the collective struggle experienced by thousands who stood united under the banner of United Auto Workers (UAW). As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of how far our society has come in terms of worker rights and fair treatment. This photograph serves as a reminder that progress often comes at great sacrifice, with individuals like these brave strikers paving the way for future generations. Granger Art on Demand presents us with an opportunity to preserve and honor these pivotal moments in history through stunning prints like this one. Let it serve as a constant reminder that change is possible when people unite for justice and equality.
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