Photographic Print : Chicago Stockyards 1
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Chicago Stockyards 1
Butchers in the Chicago stockyards at work on beef carcases, exposed by Upton Sinclair in his 1905 novel The Jungle
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Media ID 4375421
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Beef Butchery Chicago Exposed Jungle Meat Sinclair Slaughter Stock Yards Upton Carcases
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our Chicago Stockyards 1 photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the raw energy and hard work of the butchers in the iconic Chicago stockyards, as revealed in Upton Sinclair's groundbreaking 1905 novel, The Jungle. Experience the history and tradition of meatpacking industry through this powerful and thought-provoking visual storytelling. Add this print to your home or office décor and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.7cm x 25.4cm (7.4" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the raw and unforgettable reality of the Chicago Stockyards' butcher shops, as depicted in Upton Sinclair's groundbreaking 1905 novel, "The Jungle." The image offers a stark contrast to the sanitized and industrialized meat processing we are familiar with today. In this scene, butchers are seen at work on beef carcasses, their faces etched with concentration and determination. The air is thick with the pungent smell of blood and offal, and the sounds of hacking and sawing fill the air. Upton Sinclair's novel, which exposed the unsanitary and brutal conditions in the meatpacking industry, caused a public outcry and led to significant reforms in food safety regulations. The photograph serves as a powerful visual complement to Sinclair's words, offering a glimpse into the past and reminding us of the human cost of the food we consume. The Chicago Stockyards, established in the late 1860s, were once the largest livestock market in the world. At their peak, they processed over 20,000 head of cattle each day. The butcher shops, where the meat was processed and packaged for distribution, were a frenetic and chaotic scene, with workers wielding knives and saws, hoses spraying down the floors to keep the meat cool, and carts laden with carcasses moving constantly. This photograph, taken around 1911, offers a rare and unfiltered look into this history. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the butchers, as well as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in our food system.
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