Class Struggle Collection

Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho)
XCF307418 Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Postal Strike, 1909
3787026 French Postal Strike, 1909; (add.info.: French Postal Strike, 1909. Photograph showing abandoned piles of letters. French caption: La greve des postiers. 1)

The shooting of Fourmies, illustration from Le Pere Peinard, 2nd May 1897 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT287244 The shooting of Fourmies, illustration from Le Pere Peinard, 2nd May 1897 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and philosopher (b / w photo)
821555 Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and philosopher (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Herzen (1812-1870)

Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and philosopher (b / w photo)
821550 Alexander Herzen, Russian writer and philosopher (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Herzen (1812-1870)

Lloyd George as Citoyen George reassures aristocrats condemned by his
KDC400234 Lloyd George as Citoyen George reassures aristocrats condemned by his Peoples Budget to pay taxes on the profits from land sales, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne

Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from
REV287773 Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from Le Petit Journal Supplement illustre, 23rd October 1898, engraved by Henri Meyer (1844-91) (colour litho) by Michel

Capital and Labour (colour litho)
818289 Capital and Labour (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Triumph of Social Democracy, 1904 (litho)
5231383 The Triumph of Social Democracy, 1904 (litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Social Democracy, 1904)

Unionist Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho)
XCF307417 Unionist Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ALAS, MY POOR BROTHER ! ( The cerebral formation insignificant
" ALAS, MY POOR BROTHER ! " ( " The cerebral formation insignificant.......... the jaw superb " - Press comment on the skull of the most ancient Briton recently unearthed in)

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Through the lens of history, we witness the timeless struggle for equality and justice. From the vibrant Liberal Party Poster of 1910 to the profound words of Alexander Herzen, a Russian writer and philosopher, these images encapsulate the essence of class struggle. The French Postal Strike in 1909 stands as a testament to workers' determination to fight for their rights amidst adversity. The haunting illustration from Le Pere Peinard depicting 'The shooting of Fourmies' serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by those who dared challenge oppressive systems. In both color lithographs and black-and-white photographs, Alexander Herzen's presence looms large, his ideas echoing across time. Even amidst political turmoil, figures like Lloyd George emerged as beacons of hope during times when aristocrats faced condemnation. Yet, it was not just individuals but collective actions that shaped this narrative: striking workers on Parisian building sites protected by armies exemplify how power dynamics played out on physical battlegrounds. In Capital and Labour's colorful lithograph lies an artistic representation capturing clashes between two opposing forces striving for control over society's resources. Meanwhile, 'The Triumph of Social Democracy' lithograph from 1904 symbolizes moments when marginalized voices found strength in unity. As we reflect upon Unionist Party posters from January 1910 British General Election alongside other historical artifacts mentioned here, let us remember that class struggle is not merely confined to one era or place—it is an ongoing battle fought against injustice throughout human history.