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Canvas Print : FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint
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FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint
FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937.
Strikers guarding the entrance to 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 13214985
1937 Dick Factory Fisher Flint General Motors Labor Movement Michigan Sheldon Sitting Strike Striker Union Guarding
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, titled "Flint Sit Down Strike, 1937," captures a pivotal moment in American labor history. Taken by Dick Sheldon for The Granger Collection in New York City, the photograph depicts the brave faces of strikers guarding the entrance to Fisher Body Plant #3 in Flint, Michigan, during the Flint Sit Down Strike. Relive this significant moment in time with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly printed on heavyweight, artist-grade canvas for vibrant colors and stunning detail. Each canvas print comes with a secure hanging system and a Certificate of Authenticity, making it a cherished addition to your home or office.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 pivotal moment in American labor history - the Flint Sit Down Strike of 1937. The image shows a group of determined strikers standing guard at the entrance to Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan. Their resolute expressions and defiant posture speak volumes about their unwavering commitment to fighting for workers' rights. Photographed by Dick Sheldon, this snapshot provides a glimpse into the heart of the strike that shook General Motors and reverberated throughout the nation. These men, representing the United Auto Workers union, took an unprecedented stand by occupying their workplace rather than picketing outside. By sitting down inside the factory walls, they effectively halted production and forced management to negotiate with them. The interior setting adds depth to this photograph as it showcases not only the physical presence of these brave individuals but also symbolizes their determination to reclaim control over their working conditions. It serves as a reminder that change often begins from within. As we reflect on this historic moment captured through Sheldon's lens, we are reminded of how collective action can bring about significant social change. This image stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of those who fought for fair treatment and better lives for themselves and future generations.
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