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Riots in Jamaica, 1938
Riots in Jamaica in 1938 over a pay dispute. Photograph shows a suspected blackleg, accused of intended strike-breaking in the docks, being man-handled by other workers. Date: 1938
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Media ID 23265674
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1938 Action Disturbance Disturbances Dock Dockers Docks Indies Jamaica Jun19 Riot Riots Strike Strikers Troubles Blackleg
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history through the lens of a bygone era with our Fine Art Print of Riots in Jamaica, 1938 from Media Storehouse. This powerful photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a pivotal moment in Jamaican history as workers confront a suspected blackleg during the 1938 pay dispute in the docks. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, making it a captivating addition to any home or office space. Bring history to life with this stunning, high-quality fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This powerful photograph captures the intensity of the industrial unrest that gripped Jamaica in 1938, specifically the riots that erupted over a pay dispute in the docks. The image shows a suspected blackleg, an individual accused of intended strike-breaking, being manhandled by other workers. The atmosphere is charged with tension and anger, as the strikers express their frustration and determination to uphold their demands for fair wages and better working conditions. The West Indies, including Jamaica, were under British colonial rule at the time, and the labor force was predominantly made up of black workers. The pay dispute had been ongoing for months, and the situation reached a boiling point in June 1938, when protests and riots broke out in the capital city of Kingston and spread to other parts of the island. The photograph offers a glimpse into the raw emotions and physical confrontations that characterized these disturbances. The mob's actions towards the blackleg are a testament to the solidarity and resolve of the strikers, who were willing to use force to prevent scab labor from undermining their cause. The image also underscores the broader political and social issues at play, including the struggle for labor rights and self-determination in the context of colonialism. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in Jamaican history, when workers took a stand against injustice and demanded change. It is a testament to the power of collective action and the enduring legacy of labor struggles in the Caribbean and beyond.
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