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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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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1938 Action Disturbance Disturbances Dock Dockers Docks Indies Jamaica Jun19 Riot Riots Strike Strikers Troubles Blackleg
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzle featuring the historic photograph "Riots in Jamaica, 1938" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating puzzle brings to life the intensity and raw emotion of a pivotal moment in Jamaican history. Witness the tension between workers as they confront a suspected blackleg, accused of intended strike-breaking in the docks. Assemble this intricately designed puzzle to not only challenge your problem-solving skills but also to explore the past and deepen your understanding of this significant event. Engage in a thrilling journey through history with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
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 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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