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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Workers cutting up hogs by hand and removing the hams
CHICAGO: MEATPACKING.
Workers cutting up hogs by hand and removing the hams and shoulders at the Swift and Company meatpacking house in Chicago, Illinois, an example of the kind of unsanitary practices exposed in Upton Sinclairs The Jungle, published in 1906. Stereograph, c1906
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Media ID 12243438
1906 Assembly Line Butcher Chicago Chopping Cleaver Cutting Jungle Knife Meat Packer Packhouse Pork Sign Sinclair Slaughter Slaughterhouse Smock Swift Swift And Company Table Upton Working Class Stereograph
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the rich history of Chicago's meatpacking industry into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "CHICAGO: MEATPACKING. Workers cutting up hogs by hand and removing the hams" by 140_1706390 from Granger Art on Demand, showcases the dedication and skill of the workers at Swift and Company in Chicago, Illinois. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the stunning details of this black and white photograph, transporting you back in time. Add this unique piece to your decor and start a conversation about the history and traditions of meatpacking in America.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of Chicago's meatpacking industry. In this image, we witness workers diligently engaged in the arduous task of cutting up hogs by hand at the Swift and Company meatpacking house. The scene depicts skilled laborers meticulously removing hams and shoulders from the freshly slaughtered pigs. However, beyond its visual appeal, this photograph holds deeper implications. It serves as a stark reminder of the unsanitary practices prevalent during that era, which were exposed to the world through Upton Sinclair's groundbreaking novel, "The Jungle". Published in 1906, Sinclair shed light on the appalling conditions endured by these working-class individuals within slaughterhouses like this one. The composition showcases an early assembly line setup where each worker wields their axe or cleaver with precision and expertise. Dressed in smocks to protect themselves from bloodstains, they stand around a long table strewn with pig carcasses awaiting dissection. A sign bearing Swift and Company's name looms overhead as a symbol of both progress and exploitation. This photograph encapsulates not only a pivotal moment in American history but also highlights how art can be used to document social issues. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it prompts us to reflect on our past while appreciating how far we have come regarding food safety regulations and workers' rights.
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