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Canvas Print : Migrant Worker Strike
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Migrant Worker Strike
Sacramento, California: April 9, 1966 Striking grape pickers near the end of their 300 mile march on Sacramento, and prepare to spend the night just outside of the capitol
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Media ID 9742159
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1960s 1966 Agriculture B And W California Daytime Farm Worker Grapes Labor Unions Mexican Monochromatic Monochrome People In The Background Sixties Workers Farm Workers Migrants Sacramento
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This powerful image captures the essence of the Migrant Worker Strike in Sacramento, California, on April 9, 1966. The striking grape pickers, having completed a 300-mile march on the capitol, prepare for a night's rest just outside its gates. Our high-quality canvas prints, featuring the iconic photograph from Underwood Archives at Universal Images Group (UIG), are not only a beautiful addition to any home or office, but also a testament to the historical significance of this pivotal moment. Order yours today and relive the past in vivid detail.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
In this powerful print captured by Underwood Archives, we witness a pivotal moment in American history - the Migrant Worker Strike of April 9,1966. The image transports us to Sacramento, California, where exhausted grape pickers near the end of their arduous 300-mile march on the state's capital. As dusk settles over the city, these resilient workers prepare to spend the night just outside the capitol building. Their tired faces bear witness to years of laborious work in California's agricultural fields. They stand united against unfair treatment and demand better working conditions. The monochromatic composition adds depth and intensity to this historic scene. It serves as a reminder that racial discrimination knows no bounds; these Mexican farm workers fought for justice amidst an era marked by civil rights movements across North America. The photograph captures not only those directly involved but also highlights people in the background who may have been witnesses or supporters of this significant event. Their presence signifies solidarity with those fighting for change. Decades later, this vintage snapshot continues to resonate with its viewers as it immortalizes a critical chapter in our nation's struggle for equality and worker's rights. It stands as a testament to human resilience and reminds us that progress is born from collective action against injustice.
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