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Lynch law in California (engraving)
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Lynch law in California (engraving)
728355 Lynch law in California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lynch law in California - surrender of prisoners at the County Gaol, San Francisco, USA. Published in the Illustrated London News, 12 July 1856.); Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23170350
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This print titled "Lynch law in California" takes us back to a significant moment in history, capturing the surrender of prisoners at the County Gaol in San Francisco during the 19th century. The engraving, created by an English School artist, offers a glimpse into an era where justice was often taken into the hands of vigilante groups rather than through legal means. The scene unfolds with horse-drawn carriages and a bustling crowd surrounding the gaol. It is evident that this event holds great ceremonial importance as men on horseback oversee the proceedings. The prisoners, their faces etched with resignation and fear, stand together awaiting their fate. This image not only documents a specific incident but also serves as a reflection of society's struggle for order and justice during that time. Lynch law refers to extrajudicial punishment carried out by self-appointed individuals or mobs without proper legal authority. In this case, it highlights how communities took matters into their own hands when they felt let down by the existing judicial system. As we observe this historical snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of both humanity's capacity for compassion and its potential for cruelty. This photograph invites us to reflect on our own notions of justice and reminds us that progress has been made since those tumultuous days in California's past.
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