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WORKING MAN THREATENED
Indiscriminate immigration threatens the livelihood of the American working man Date: 1892
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Media ID 23031818
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1892 Anti Ellis Immigration Indiscriminate Nationalism Semitic Threatened Threatens Livelihood
10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful and provocative political cartoon from 1892, titled "Working Man Threatened," depicts a determined and muscular American working man, dressed in overalls and holding a pickaxe, standing at the edge of a cliff overlooking a chaotic and crowded scene at the base. The caption reads, "Indiscriminate Immigration." The working man is being threatened by a swarm of diverse figures, some carrying bags and suitcases, others waving flags, all rushing towards him from the shore below. The scene represents the influx of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island during this period, many of whom were seeking new opportunities in the United States. The cartoon reflects the growing anxiety and fear among some Americans during this time, as they saw the influx of immigrants as a threat to their jobs, their way of life, and their national identity. The working man's defensive posture and the ominous clouds gathering above him underscore the sense of impending danger and uncertainty. The cartoon also contains anti-Semitic undertones, as some of the figures in the crowd are depicted with stereotypical Jewish features, such as large noses and beards. This reflects the prevalent prejudices and biases of the time, which contributed to the growing tension and conflict between different ethnic and religious groups in the United States. The "Working Man Threatened" cartoon is a poignant reminder of the complex and often contentious history of immigration in the United States, and the ways in which it has shaped the country's politics, culture, and national identity. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing debates and challenges surrounding immigration policy and the role of the government in protecting the livelihoods and rights of its citizens.
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