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INDUSTRY AND IDLENESS, 1876. The Strike that Pays, and the Strike that does not Pay
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INDUSTRY AND IDLENESS, 1876. The Strike that Pays, and the Strike that does not Pay
INDUSTRY AND IDLENESS, 1876.
The Strike that Pays, and the Strike that does not Pay. Engraving contrasting the lives of a lazy worker and an industrious worker. Engraving, American, 1875
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Media ID 12243834
1875 Dirty Family Happy Idle Industry Lesson Moral Poor Smoking Strike Working Class Lazy Unhappy
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INDUSTRY AND IDLENESS, 1876 - A Tale of Two Workers
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. This print titled "INDUSTRY AND IDLENESS, 1876. The Strike that Pays, and the Strike that does not Pay" takes us back to a significant era in American history. Through this engraving, we witness a stark contrast between two workers - one lazy and idle while the other industrious and hardworking. In this thought-provoking image from 1875 America, we are transported to a scene where an unhappy and unkempt worker lounges idly, smoking away his time. His disheveled appearance reflects his lack of ambition as he chooses leisure over productivity. In contrast stands another man from the working class; diligent and dedicated to his craft with sweat on his brow. He represents the embodiment of industry. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this moral lesson through intricate details such as their surroundings – a dirty environment for the idle worker versus a clean workspace for the industrious one. The engraving serves as a reminder that laziness leads to unhappiness and poverty while hard work brings prosperity and contentment. As we gaze upon this powerful image by Granger Art on Demand, it prompts us to reflect upon our own choices in life – whether we strive for success or succumb to idleness. It is an enduring testament to the timeless values of diligence and perseverance that continue to shape society today.
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