Poster Print : GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Striking railroad workers dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia, 17 July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving
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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Striking railroad workers dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia, 17 July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving
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Media ID 7563405
1877 Construction Worker Cow Catcher Engineer Fire Fighter Gang Great Labor Locomotive Movement Rail Road Riot Smoke South East Steam Engine Strike Striker Train West Virginia Working Class Hijack Martinsburg
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Witness the historic moment as striking railroad workers boldly drag firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia, on July 17, 1877. This captivating contemporary American wood engraving, sourced from The Granger Collection, adds a touch of history and intrigue to any space. Bring this piece of the past into your home or office and start a conversation about the power of collective action and the enduring legacy of labor history.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.7cm (11.9" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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 print from the Granger Collection captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. In this intense scene, striking railroad workers are seen forcefully dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia on July 17th, 1877. The contemporary American wood engraving beautifully depicts the chaos and tension that engulfed the country during this labor movement. The image showcases the power of collective action as these determined men stand up against unfair working conditions and fight for their rights. As smoke billows from the locomotive, we can almost hear the shouts and cries of both sides involved in this riotous clash. The engraving expertly portrays not only the physical struggle between strikers and authority figures but also highlights broader themes such as class conflict and social unrest. This historical snapshot serves as a reminder of how ordinary individuals can come together to challenge oppressive systems. It sheds light on an important chapter in America's industrial development when workers fought tirelessly for better treatment amidst rapid economic growth. The Granger Collection has once again provided us with a fascinating glimpse into our past through this remarkable piece of art.
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