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Premium Framed Print : GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Striking railroad workers dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia, 17 July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving
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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Striking railroad workers dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia, 17 July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving
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Media ID 7563405
1877 Construction Worker Cow Catcher Engineer Fire Fighter Gang Great Labor Locomotive Movement Rail Road Riot Smoke South East Steam Engine Strike Striker Train West Virginia Working Class Hijack Martinsburg
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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
This print from the Granger Collection captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. In this intense scene, striking railroad workers are seen forcefully dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia on July 17th, 1877. The contemporary American wood engraving beautifully depicts the chaos and tension that engulfed the country during this labor movement. The image showcases the power of collective action as these determined men stand up against unfair working conditions and fight for their rights. As smoke billows from the locomotive, we can almost hear the shouts and cries of both sides involved in this riotous clash. The engraving expertly portrays not only the physical struggle between strikers and authority figures but also highlights broader themes such as class conflict and social unrest. This historical snapshot serves as a reminder of how ordinary individuals can come together to challenge oppressive systems. It sheds light on an important chapter in America's industrial development when workers fought tirelessly for better treatment amidst rapid economic growth. The Granger Collection has once again provided us with a fascinating glimpse into our past through this remarkable piece of art.
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