Photographic Print : Striking masons picketing a building site
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Striking masons picketing a building site
Striking masons picketing a building site during a strike. Date: 1859
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Media ID 7109241
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1850s 1859 Conditions Mason Masons Persuasion Picket Picketing Skill Skilled Solidarity Strike Strikes Striking Tools Trades Unions Work Men
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints: "Striking Masons Picketting a Building Site," an evocative image from the past. This powerful photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to 1859 when labor disputes were a common occurrence. The determined expressions of the masons as they picket the building site are a testament to their unwavering resolve. This rights-managed print offers a captivating glimpse into history, perfect for adorning your walls and sparking intriguing conversations. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.8cm x 35.5cm (10.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the Victorian era, a group of determined masons stand proudly on the sidewalk, picketing a building site in defiance of their employers. The year is 1859, and the labor movement is in full swing. The masons, wearing their distinctive aprons and carrying their tools, have downed their hammers and chisels in pursuit of better wages, working conditions, and the recognition of their skills and expertise. The scene exudes a sense of solidarity and unity among the working class. The masons, with their baskets slung over their shoulders, are engaged in animated discussions, no doubt sharing stories and strategies for the strike. One man reads intently from a newspaper, no doubt keeping abreast of the latest developments in the labor struggle. The pub in the background, with its inviting sign and warm glow, serves as a reminder of the simple pleasures that the strikers have temporarily given up in pursuit of a greater cause. The picket line, with its baskets and tools, represents the physical and emotional labor that these skilled workers have invested in their trade and their community. The masons' strike was part of a larger trend in the 1850s and 1860s, as various trades and industries organized to demand better wages and working conditions. The labor movement of this era helped to lay the groundwork for the modern labor unions and the recognition of the rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively. This powerful image captures the spirit of the labor movement during a pivotal moment in history, when the balance of power between labor and capital was shifting, and the future of the working class was uncertain. The masons' picket line stands as a testament to the enduring power of solidarity and the determination of working people to improve their lives and their communities.
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