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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
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Add a powerful historical statement to your décor with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "RACE RIOTS / SAN FRANCISCO" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the tense atmosphere of the 1908 San Francisco race riots, an unfortunate chapter in American history marked by attacks on Asian shopkeepers. The high-quality print is expertly framed and ready to hang, making it a thought-provoking conversation starter and an essential addition to any room. Bring a piece of historical truth and visual intrigue into your home or office with this compelling framed print.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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.
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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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