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Framed Print : Poll tax receipt for Lee Carr from Hardin County, Texas, 1955. Creator: Unknown
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Poll tax receipt for Lee Carr from Hardin County, Texas, 1955. Creator: Unknown
During the era of segregation in the United States, voting rights were denied to African Americans in the form of discriminatory taxation. Having to pay $1.50 - the equivalent of a days wages - made voting beyond the reach of the poor. The receipt is on white paper with black and red ink and has set fields including Age, State, Citizen, Sex, and Race. The information is filled out by hand. The receipt, issued in 1955, provides that the voter has paid the $1.50 poll tax in Hardin County, Texas. The receipt was produced by Maverick Clarke printers. In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Harper v. Virginia Board of Electors, that poll taxes for any level of election were unconstitutional
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Media ID 23861055
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1950s Black History Civil Rights Constitution Cultural Heritage Discrimination Election Elections Fifties Heritage Nmaahc Racial Segregation Receipt Rights Segregation Suffrage Taxation Voting Afro American Constitutional Poll Tax Receipts
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exclusive Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Heritage Images. This powerful piece features an original Poll tax receipt from 1955, issued to Lee Carr in Hardin County, Texas. A poignant reminder of the era of segregation in the United States, when voting rights were denied through discriminatory taxation. Add this unique and thought-provoking piece to your home or office decor, and start a conversation about the importance of civil rights and the progress we've made towards equality. Framed in a classic design, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the richness of our past.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a tangible reminder of the era of segregation in the United States. The poll tax receipt for Lee Carr from Hardin County, Texas, dated 1955, serves as a stark symbol of the discriminatory practices that denied African Americans their voting rights. In those times, voting was made inaccessible to the poor by imposing a fee of $1.50 - equivalent to an entire day's wages for many. The receipt itself is printed on white paper with black and red ink, featuring set fields such as Age, State, Citizen, Sex, and Race that were filled out by hand. Produced by Maverick Clarke printers during this tumultuous period in American history, it signifies how racial discrimination permeated even official documentation. However, progress eventually prevailed over injustice. In 1966, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled in Harper v. Virginia Board of Electors that poll taxes at any level of election were unconstitutional. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder not only of past struggles but also highlights the resilience and determination shown by African Americans fighting for their civil rights during this time. Preserved within the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), it stands as both a testament to our country's troubled history and an inspiration for future generations striving towards equality and justice for all.
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