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Photographic Print : GEORGIA: CHAIN GANG. Prisoners with two mules work on roadbed between electrical
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GEORGIA: CHAIN GANG. Prisoners with two mules work on roadbed between electrical
GEORGIA: CHAIN GANG.
Prisoners with two mules work on roadbed between electrical and telephone poles, Georgia, photographed c1899
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Media ID 12236255
1899 Chain Gang Convict Dirt Road Mule Prison Prisoner Punishment Railroad Track Roadside Telephone Pole Track
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience the rich history of the past with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "GEORGIA: CHAIN GANG," showcases a powerful moment in time as prisoners labor alongside two mules on a roadbed between electrical and telephone poles. Captured around 1899 by an unknown photographer, this vintage photograph from Granger Art on Demand transports you back to a different era. Bring this striking piece of history into your home or office and add depth to your decor with Media Storehouse's high-quality, museum-grade prints. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone seeking to add a touch of nostalgia to their space.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "GEORGIA: CHAIN GANG" takes us back to the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into a time of harsh punishment and hard labor. The image showcases a group of prisoners toiling away on a roadbed between electrical and telephone poles in Georgia. The scene is filled with raw intensity as men, clad in prison uniforms, work diligently alongside two mules. Their faces reveal the weight of their circumstances, yet determination shines through their eyes. Each swing of the pickaxe or shovel brings them closer to completing this grueling task. The dirt road stretches out before them, surrounded by vast open space that seems both endless and unforgiving. Beyond the prisoners' reach lies a railroad track, symbolizing progress just out of grasp for those confined within society's walls. This photograph captures not only the physical labor but also the social dynamics at play during this era. It serves as a reminder of an oppressive system where individuals were stripped of their freedom and forced into hard labor as punishment for their crimes. As we reflect upon this turn-of-the-century image, it prompts us to consider how far we have come in terms of criminal justice reform and human rights. Yet it also reminds us that there is still work to be done to ensure fairness and dignity for all individuals within our society.
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