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Canvas Print : Working On The Chain Gang
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Working On The Chain Gang
Macon, Georgia March 8, 1937 A Bibb County chain gang with picks and shovels returns from work for the day. The county recently instituted an eight hour day for the convicts
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Media ID 9739779
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1930s 1937 B And W Crime Daytime Georgia Labor Legal System Mixed Ethnicity Monochromatic Monochrome People In The Background Prisoners Prisons Punishment Stripes Uniforms Work Working Chain Gang Convicts Criminals Macon Mixed Race Penal
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the poignant history of the past into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This evocative image, "Working On The Chain Gang" by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group, captures a moment in time from March 8, 1937, in Macon, Georgia. The black-and-white photograph depicts a Bibb County chain gang, their faces etched with the weariness of a long day's labor, as they return from work with their picks and shovels. This powerful image is beautifully rendered on high-quality canvas, bringing depth and texture to your walls while adding a captivating historical narrative to your living space. Experience the storytelling power of art with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints.
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Working On The Chain Gang" captures a poignant moment in Macon, Georgia on March 8,1937. In the frame, we see a Bibb County chain gang making their way back from a day of labor with picks and shovels in hand. This image holds historical significance as it documents the county's recent implementation of an eight-hour workday for convicts. The composition portrays a diverse group of individuals who have found themselves entangled within the legal system. Their striped uniforms symbolize both punishment and confinement while highlighting the mixed ethnicity present among them. Against the backdrop of an outdoor setting, this photograph offers us a glimpse into America's past where penal labor was prevalent. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it is impossible not to reflect upon the hardships endured by these prisoners. The monochromatic tones further emphasize their plight and evoke a sense of nostalgia for times gone by. "Working On The Chain Gang" serves as a reminder that our criminal justice system has evolved over time but also prompts us to question its effectiveness and fairness throughout history. Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG) has expertly captured this historic moment through photography, allowing us to delve into an era marked by social challenges and racial dynamics that continue to shape our society today.
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