MINER STRIKE, 1875. A marked man is scolded while passing a group of striking

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MINER STRIKE, 1875. A marked man is scolded while passing a group of striking

MINER STRIKE, 1875.
A marked man is scolded while passing a group of striking miners in the coal regions of Pennsylvania. Engraving, American, April 1875

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1875 April Cold Failure Gesture Horseback Labor Movement Liquor Mark Miner Pennsylvania Snow Store Strike Striker Unemployed Winter

EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the bitter winter of 1875 in the coal regions of Pennsylvania. In this engraving captured by an American artist in April that year, we witness a marked man on horseback being scolded as he passes a group of striking miners. The scene is set against a backdrop of snow-covered streets and an exterior store, emphasizing the harsh conditions faced by these hardworking individuals. The image encapsulates the failure and frustration experienced during this late 19th-century labor movement. The miner strike was not just about wages but also about dignity and fair treatment for workers who risked their lives daily underground. As tensions rose between management and laborers, strikes became more frequent across North America. In this particular moment frozen in time, we see a woman among the strikers gesturing passionately towards the marked man. Perhaps she represents all those affected by unemployment due to mine closures or sympathizes with her fellow workers' struggle against exploitation. The presence of liquor bottles scattered around suggests that alcohol may have been used as solace amidst hardship or as fuel for heated discussions surrounding worker rights. This powerful image serves as a reminder of our history's pivotal moments when ordinary people fought for justice and better working conditions. It stands testament to their resilience while shedding light on an era defined by social unrest and inequality.

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