Framed Print : SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943. A whites only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield
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SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943. A whites only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield
SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943.
A whites only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1943
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Media ID 13639342
1943 Arthur Baltimore Drinking Fountain Jim Crow Maryland Segregation Siegel Sign White Window
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Segregated Fountain, 1943" by Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection. This powerful photograph, taken by Arthur Siegel, captures a stark reminder of history with a whites-only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. This Framed Print not only makes for an impactful conversation starter but also adds a unique touch to your home or office decor. Embrace the past while making a statement with this thought-provoking piece.
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 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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.
SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943 - A Haunting Reminder of America's Dark Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This powerful photograph captures a chilling moment in American history - a whites-only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. Taken by Arthur Siegel in 1943, this image serves as a stark reminder of the deeply entrenched segregation that plagued our nation during the mid-20th century. The scene is both haunting and disturbing. The exterior of the building showcases a small window with text boldly proclaiming "Whites Only" reinforcing the racial divide that was enforced through Jim Crow laws. This sign represents not only physical separation but also psychological and emotional barriers between races. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness an era when discrimination was openly practiced and accepted. It reminds us of the struggles faced by African Americans who were denied basic human rights solely based on their skin color. As we reflect upon this photograph today, it serves as a poignant symbol of how far we have come as a society while also reminding us that there is still work to be done to achieve true equality for all. Let it stand as a testament to our collective commitment to justice and inclusivity – ensuring that such painful chapters remain confined to history books rather than being relived in our present or future.
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