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American Depression 1930s: Shanty town
The American Depression 1930s: Thousands of jobless lived in shanty towns nicknamed Hoovervilles, earning a few cents a day sorting bottles and cans. This Hooverville was located near the waterfront in Seattle
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Media ID 9699037
© Universal History Archive
1930 American Culture Chimney Elevated View Encouragement Loss People In The Background Poverty Protest Seattle Skyline Smoke Support Togetherness
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's captivating Poster Prints from Universal Images Group (UIG). This evocative image transports you to the heart of the American Depression in the 1930s. Witness the stark reality of thousands of jobless Americans living in makeshift shanty towns, nicknamed Hoovervilles. Sorting bottles and cans for a few cents a day, their resilience and determination shine through in this powerful photograph. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and ignite important conversations about perseverance and the human spirit.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures the harsh reality of the American Depression in the 1930s. In this image, we see a shanty town known as a Hooverville, located near Seattle's waterfront. Thousands of jobless individuals sought refuge in these makeshift communities, struggling to survive on meager earnings from sorting bottles and cans for just a few cents per day. The photograph showcases the resilience and unity among those facing extreme poverty during this challenging era. The smoke rising from chimneys symbolizes their determination to endure despite dire circumstances. Against an architectural backdrop of humble structures built by hand, people gather together under a tree, seeking solace and encouragement from one another. The elevated view offers us a glimpse into history, reminding us of the immense loss experienced by countless Americans during this time. The skyline serves as a reminder that even amidst towering buildings representing progress and prosperity, there existed pockets of destitution that were often overlooked or ignored. As we observe this powerful image captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), it is impossible not to reflect upon the struggles faced by our ancestors and appreciate how far we have come as a society. It serves as both a testament to human endurance in times of adversity and an important reminder to continue working towards creating more equitable opportunities for all members of our community today.
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