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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. A worker knocking out cattle with a hammer before they are
CHICAGO: MEATPACKING.
A worker knocking out cattle with a hammer before they are slaughtered at the Swift and Company meatpacking house, Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1906
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Media ID 12243432
1906 Beef Cattle Chicago Company Factory Industry Meat Packer Packhouse Platform Pulley Rope Slaughter Slaughterhouse Sledgehammer Swift Swift And Company Working Class Stereograph
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite CHICAGO: MEATPACKING Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Granger Art on Demand, transports you back in time to the Swift and Company meatpacking house in Chicago, Illinois, circa 1906. Witness the raw power and intensity of the industrial process as a worker skillfully knocks out a cattle with a hammer, a moment frozen in history. Add this evocative piece to your collection and bring the rich heritage of the past into your home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures a moment in the bustling meatpacking industry of early 20th century Chicago. In the center of the frame stands a worker, his face obscured by shadows, gripping a sledgehammer tightly in his hand. With precision and strength, he delivers a forceful blow to one of the cattle standing before him on an elevated platform. The scene is filled with raw energy and intensity as this laborer carries out his crucial task at the Swift and Company meatpacking house. The interior of the factory is dimly lit, adding to the atmosphere of grit and hard work that permeates every corner. The image showcases both the physicality and skill required for such demanding work during this era. The worker's muscles strain under exertion while ropes hang from pulleys above, ready to transport these animals further into their fate. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far our industrial practices have evolved since then. This snapshot freezes time at a turn-of-the-century slaughterhouse, capturing not only an important aspect of American history but also shedding light on the lives of working-class individuals who played vital roles in shaping our nation's economy. Granger Art on Demand has preserved this historical artifact for us to reflect upon today – an evocative window into Chicago's past that continues to resonate with viewers seeking insight into America's industrial roots.
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