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Fine Art 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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, "Working On The Chain Gang" by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group, takes you back to Macon, Georgia in 1937. Witness the poignant moment as a Bibb County chain gang, their faces etched with determination and fatigue, returns from a day's labor. A testament to history and the human spirit, this evocative print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Add a touch of timeless storytelling to your space with this extraordinary piece.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 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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