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The Labour-Fight at the Carnegie Steelworks, Homestead, Pennsylvania (engraving)
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The Labour-Fight at the Carnegie Steelworks, Homestead, Pennsylvania (engraving)
1047515 The Labour-Fight at the Carnegie Steelworks, Homestead, Pennsylvania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Labour-Fight at the Carnegie Steelworks, Homestead, Pennsylvania, the Repulse of the Pinkerton Detectives by the Strikers at the Landing-Stage. Illustration for The Graphic, 30 July 1892.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23539748
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Agitation Homestead Landing Stage Pennsylvania Repulse Strikers Unrest
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This engraving, titled "The Labour-Fight at the Carnegie Steelworks, Homestead, Pennsylvania" takes us back to a pivotal moment in American labor history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures the intense unrest and agitation that engulfed the steelworks. In this scene, we witness a dramatic clash between striking workers and Pinkerton Detectives at the landing-stage of Carnegie Steelworks. The strikers fiercely repulse their opponents with unwavering determination. Each figure exudes movement and action as they engage in this historic battle for better working conditions. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the Homestead Movement's fight against oppressive labor practices during that era. It symbolizes not only the struggle faced by these workers but also their resilience and unity in standing up against injustice. Preserved within a private collection, this engraving offers us a glimpse into an important chapter of American industrial history. Its inclusion in The Graphic on July 30th, 1892 further emphasizes its significance as it sought to inform and educate readers about ongoing social issues. As we contemplate this artwork from Bridgeman Images' Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection, let us remember those who fought tirelessly for workers' rights – their courage continues to inspire generations today.
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