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Photographic Print : LUDDITES, 1811. English workers and Luddites smashing a spinning jenny in a factory
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LUDDITES, 1811. English workers and Luddites smashing a spinning jenny in a factory
LUDDITES, 1811.
English workers and Luddites smashing a spinning jenny in a factory during the riots of 1811-1816. Illustration, c1935
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Media ID 13133465
1811 1816 Activist Anger Clothworker Crank Destruction Factory Industrial Revolution Labor Movement Manufacture Mother Riot Sledgehammer Spinning Jenny Textile Textile Mill Working Class Luddite Smash
10"x10" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints featuring the iconic image of "Luddites, 1811" by 140_1650279 from Granger Art on Demand. Witness the intense moment of the English workers and Luddites in their protest against the new labor-saving machinery, the spinning jenny. This captivating illustration, originally created in 1935, adds a unique touch to any space, transporting you back in time. Bring history into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade photographic prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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This photo print, titled "LUDDITES, 1811" takes us back to a significant moment in history during the riots of 1811-1816. The image showcases a group of English workers and Luddites united in their anger and frustration as they smash a spinning jenny inside a textile factory. This powerful illustration, created around 1935, captures the essence of an early labor movement that emerged during the Industrial Revolution. The scene is filled with intensity as men and women wield sledgehammers to destroy the very machines that threatened their livelihoods. Amongst them stands a young girl, perhaps witnessing her mother's act of defiance against oppressive working conditions. The interior of the factory reveals chaos and destruction caused by this passionate mob. This image serves as a reminder of the resistance faced by workers who felt marginalized by rapid industrialization. The Luddite movement sought to protect traditional craftsmanship from being replaced by mechanized production methods. By smashing these spinning jennies - symbols of progress but also job displacement - they expressed their discontent towards exploitative manufacturing practices. "LUDDITES, 1811" encapsulates not only an era marked by social unrest but also highlights the resilience and determination of ordinary people fighting for their rights amidst societal change. It serves as an enduring symbol for those who challenge unjust systems while reminding us how far we have come in shaping fairer working conditions for all members of society.
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