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NEW YORK CITY, 1939. A vendor selling Social Justice, an anti-Semitic periodical
NEW YORK CITY, 1939.
A vendor selling Social Justice, an anti-Semitic periodical published by Father Charles Coughlin, on the street in New York City. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939
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Media ID 13217973
1939 Dorothea Lange New York New York City Newspaper Northeast Selling Street Scene Vendor Anti Semitism Coughlin Periodical Unidentified
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This powerful image from The Granger Collection transports you to New York City in 1939, featuring a vendor selling the controversial "Social Justice" periodical on a bustling city street. Captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this poster offers a poignant glimpse into history. Add this evocative piece to your collection and ignite conversation with its thought-provoking subject matter.
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 42cm x 44.6cm (16.5" x 17.6")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
NEW YORK CITY, 1939 - Capturing the Complexities of a Changing Society
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This powerful photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in 1939 transports us back to the bustling streets of New York City. In this snapshot, we witness an unidentified vendor selling copies of "Social Justice" an anti-Semitic periodical published by Father Charles Coughlin. The image serves as a stark reminder of the prevailing social tensions that plagued America during this time. As we observe the man standing next to his car, surrounded by stacks of newspapers, it becomes evident that he is not just any ordinary street vendor; he is promoting ideas rooted in hatred and discrimination. Lange's lens captures more than just a simple street scene; it encapsulates an era marked by early manifestations of American anti-Semitism. The presence of such publications on public display highlights the complexities within society at that moment in history. While disturbing and unsettling, this photograph serves as a valuable historical artifact – one that prompts us to reflect upon our past and learn from its mistakes. It reminds us how far we have come in combating prejudice while acknowledging there is still work to be done towards achieving true social justice for all. As viewers today, let us use this image as a catalyst for dialogue and action against bigotry, ensuring that history does not repeat itself.
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