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RACE RIOTS / SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco race riots: attacks on Asian shopkeepers Date: 1908
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Media ID 23031504
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Angry Attacks Francisco Riots Sheltering Shopkeepers
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the evocative image of the San Francisco Race Riots from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph, dating back to 1908, captures the tense atmosphere during the attacks on Asian shopkeepers. Our premium canvas prints are not only a stunning addition to any wall but also a testament to historical events. With vibrant colors and sharp details, this print is sure to spark conversations and ignite curiosity. Order yours today and relive history in your own home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This striking photograph captures the tense and volatile atmosphere during the San Francisco Race Riots of 1908. The image portrays a group of angry, mostly white, men gathered outside a storefront, their faces contorted with anger and determination. Inside the shop, Asian shopkeepers huddle together for safety, their expressions a mixture of fear and defiance. The San Francisco Race Riots were a series of violent attacks against Asian Americans, primarily of Japanese and Chinese descent, that took place in the spring of 1908. The riots were sparked by a wave of anti-Asian sentiment fueled by economic competition, cultural differences, and the perceived threat of Asian immigrants to American jobs and values. The attacks on Asian shopkeepers were particularly brutal, with mobs looting and destroying businesses and homes. The violence spread throughout the city, with Chinatown and the Japanese Quarter being the hardest hit areas. The riots lasted for several days, leaving many people injured and displaced. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the dark chapter in American history when racial tensions boiled over into violence and destruction. It serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and respecting the diversity of our communities, and of the need to confront and challenge hate and intolerance whenever it rears its ugly head. The photograph also highlights the resilience and determination of the Asian community in the face of adversity. Despite the violence and destruction, they continued to rebuild and thrive, contributing to the rich cultural fabric of San Francisco and the United States as a whole.
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