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Framed Print : Unemployed workers desperate for work during the Great Depression, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 1931
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Unemployed workers desperate for work during the Great Depression, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 1931
Unemployed workers desperate for work during the Great Depression, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 1931. When George H Bowman Co advertised that it would take on 150 people for Christmas holiday jobs, applicants surged about the building on Euclid Avenue
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Media ID 15139606
© Historica Graphica Collection / Heritage-Images
Cleveland Crisis Crowds Desperate Desperation Economy Employment Hardship Jobless Ohio Unemployed Historica Graphica Collection Recession
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our poignant Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of unemployed workers during the Great Depression in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 1931. This powerful photograph, captured by Heritage Images, tells a story of resilience and hope as George H Bowman Co announced it would hire 150 people for Christmas holiday jobs. Add this historically significant piece to your home or office as a reminder of the past and the enduring human spirit.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant photograph captures the desperate plight of unemployed workers during the Great Depression in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, in 1931. In a time of economic crisis and hardship, this image showcases the overwhelming desperation for employment that plagued countless individuals across the country. The scene unfolds on Euclid Avenue outside George H Bowman Co. , where a glimmer of hope emerged as they advertised 150 Christmas holiday jobs. The sheer magnitude of jobless individuals seeking work is evident as crowds surge around the building. This snapshot encapsulates both the physical and emotional toll that unemployment took on people's lives during this tumultuous period. The monochrome composition adds to its historical significance, transporting us back to an era defined by poverty and recession. Each face tells a story of struggle and resilience amidst dire circumstances. These men and women represent not just statistics but real people grappling with their own personal battles against destitution. As we reflect upon this powerful image from our past, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of labor rights and social safety nets. It also compels us to remain vigilant about protecting these hard-won advancements so that no one has to experience such desperation again.
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