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FRENCH MINERS STRIKE
Striking French miners process through the Pas de Calais. Date: 1906
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Media ID 20150741
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Calais Conditions Drums Fervour Miners Process Solidarity Strike Strikes Striking
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" 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.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph from 1906, a passionate procession of French miners makes its way through the Pas-de-Calais region, carrying the red flag of the labor movement and accompanied by the rhythmic beat of drums. The miners, dressed in work clothes and hats, march with fervor and solidarity, their faces expressing determination and resolve. The year 1906 was a pivotal moment in the history of the French mining industry, as workers across the country took part in a series of strikes to demand better wages, working conditions, and labor protections. This photograph captures the spirit of the movement, as the miners of Pas-de-Calais join together to assert their collective power and demand change. The mining industry was a backbone of the French economy at the turn of the 20th century, but it was also notorious for its harsh working conditions and long hours. Miners labored deep underground in cramped, dangerous conditions, exposed to toxic gases and the risk of cave-ins. The strikes of 1906 were a response to these challenges, as workers sought to improve their lives and secure a better future for themselves and their families. The photograph captures the sense of unity and solidarity that characterized the strikes, as the miners march together, their faces a testament to the power of collective action. The red flag, a symbol of the labor movement, flies proudly at the head of the procession, a powerful reminder of the miners' commitment to their cause. The drums, providing a steady beat, add to the sense of energy and momentum, as the miners make their way through the streets of Pas-de-Calais, determined to make their voices heard and bring about change in their industry.
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