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SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1938. A boy drinking from a segregated water fountain on the
SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1938.
A boy drinking from a segregated water fountain on the county courthouse lawn in Halifax, North Carolina. Photographed by John Vachon, April 1938
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Media ID 13213805
1938 April Black Drink Drinking Fountain Ethnic Slur Fountain Great Depression Jim Crow New Deal North Carolina Photo Segregation Vachon Water Southeast
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.3cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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.
SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1938 - A Powerful Glimpse into America's Dark Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant print captures a haunting moment in American history. Taken by the talented photographer John Vachon in April 1938, it showcases a young African American boy drinking from a segregated water fountain on the county courthouse lawn in Halifax, North Carolina. The image serves as an unsettling reminder of the deep racial divisions that plagued our nation during this era. During the Great Depression and amidst Jim Crow laws, segregation was not only prevalent but also enforced with brutal efficiency. This photograph symbolizes the harsh reality faced by Black individuals who were subjected to discrimination and denied basic rights solely based on their skin color. Vachon's composition skillfully highlights both the innocence of childhood and the stark injustice of segregation. The boy's determination to quench his thirst despite being relegated to an inferior fountain is both heartbreaking and inspiring. As we reflect upon this image today, it serves as a powerful testament to how far we have come as a society while reminding us of the work still ahead towards achieving true equality for all. It stands as evidence that photographs can be more than just frozen moments; they can be catalysts for change, prompting us to confront our past and strive for a better future where every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of race or ethnicity.
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