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PHILADELPHIA NATIVIST RIOT. An anti-Catholic Native American mob, wearing tall beaver hats
PHILADELPHIA NATIVIST RIOT.
An anti-Catholic Native American mob, wearing tall beaver hats, battling the state militia in a riot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1844. Contemporary lithograph
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Media ID 12322322
1844 American Indian Anti Catholicism Battle Beaver Beaver Hat Costume Know Nothing Militia Militiaman Nativist Northeast Philadelphia Rifle Riot Southwark State Streetlight Troop
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, "PHILADELPHIA NATIVIST RIOT" by 140_1662093 from Granger Art on Demand, showcases a pivotal moment in American history. Witness the intense clash between an anti-Catholic Native American mob, dressed in tall beaver hats, and the state militia during the Nativist Riots of 1844 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This contemporary lithograph is a captivating addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection, igniting conversation and intrigue. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and relive the past in vivid detail.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 48.2cm (33.3" x 19")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This lithograph captures a pivotal moment in American history - the infamous Philadelphia Nativist Riot of 1844. In this chaotic scene, an anti-Catholic Native American mob clashes with the state militia on the streets of Philadelphia. The image showcases the distinctive attire worn by these rioters, who don tall beaver hats as they engage in battle. The lithograph offers a glimpse into the fervent anti-immigrant sentiment that gripped parts of America during this time. Known as "Know-Nothings" these nativist groups harbored deep-seated prejudices against Catholics and immigrants, particularly those from Ireland and Germany. The riot itself was sparked by tensions between native-born Protestants and Irish Catholic immigrants over control of local institutions such as schools and churches. Amidst the chaos, we see a diverse crowd gathered on both sides - militiamen armed with rifles facing off against members of the mob. The street is illuminated by a lone streetlight, casting eerie shadows on this tumultuous scene. This print serves as a reminder of our nation's complex past, where religious intolerance clashed with notions of freedom and equality. It invites us to reflect upon how far we have come since then while acknowledging that there is still work to be done in fostering inclusivity and understanding among different communities within our society.
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