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Photographic Print : Girl employees of Woolworths five and dime store, West Fourteenth Street, New York, USA, 1937
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Girl employees of Woolworths five and dime store, West Fourteenth Street, New York, USA, 1937
Girl employees of Woolworths five and dime store, West Fourteenth Street, New York, USA, 1937. Sleeping on the floor of the store during their strike in March 1937. Sympathisers outside the building passed food and bedding in to them
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Media ID 15139666
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Asleep Employment Floor Industrial Action Industrial Dispute Industrial Relations Labour Relations New York City New York State Retail Retailing Shop Worker Sleep Sleeping Social Class Solidarity Strike Striker Working Class 14th Street Fourteenth Street Historica Graphica Collection Woolworths
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating historical photograph from Media Storehouse's Heritage Images collection. Witness the powerful moment of solidarity as young women employees of Woolworth's five and dime store on West Fourteenth Street in New York City take a break during their striking efforts in March 1937. Their determined faces convey the grit and resilience of the era, offering a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in labor history. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful print captures a moment in history that speaks volumes about the struggles faced by working-class women in 1930s America. The image showcases girl employees of Woolworths five and dime store on West Fourteenth Street, New York, during their strike in March 1937. As the strike intensified, these brave young women found themselves sleeping on the floor of the store to demonstrate their solidarity and determination for better working conditions. In this poignant scene, they rest peacefully amidst the chaos of industrial action. Outside the building, sympathizers rallied together to support these striking workers. They passed food and bedding through windows as a gesture of compassion and unity. This act symbolizes not only their empathy but also highlights how social class played a significant role in shaping labor relations during this era. The photograph serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience displayed by these female workers who dared to challenge unfair employment practices. It offers us a glimpse into their daily lives inside an industry that often overlooked their rights. Through this historical snapshot, we are transported back to an important chapter in American labor history—a time when ordinary individuals fought for justice within an unequal system. Their courage paved the way for future generations striving for improved workplace conditions and gender equality.
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