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Poster 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
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Cleveland Crisis Crowds Desperate Desperation Economy Employment Hardship Jobless Ohio Unemployed Historica Graphica Collection Recession
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our poignant Media Storehouse Poster Print, capturing the desperation of unemployed workers during the Great Depression in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 1931. This powerful image, sourced from Heritage Images, shows the George H. Bowman Co's advertisement for holiday jobs, a beacon of hope amidst economic hardship. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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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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