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HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Mob Assailing the Pinkerton Men on Their Way to the Temporary Prison. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper
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HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Mob Assailing the Pinkerton Men on Their Way to the Temporary Prison. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper
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1892 Crime Danger Employee Homestead Strike Homesteader Mill Movement Pinkerton Prison Protester Punishment Riot Sign Steel Steel Worker Striker Working Class Lockout
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HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892 - A Glimpse into the Turmoil of American Labor History
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. This print captures a pivotal moment during the Homestead Strike of 1892. The wood engraving, sourced from a contemporary newspaper, depicts an intense scene as a mob assails Pinkerton men on their way to a temporary prison. The image showcases the raw emotions and dangers faced by workers fighting for their rights in late 19th-century America. In this historic snapshot, we witness the clash between laborers and authority figures amidst an exterior backdrop of a steel mill building. The protesters, representing the working class movement, are driven by frustration over unfair treatment and harsh working conditions. Their determination is palpable as they confront Pinkerton men hired to suppress their demands. The Homestead Strike was not just any ordinary riot; it symbolized the struggle for justice within industrial America. It marked one of the most significant labor disputes in U. S history—a battle against corporate power that pitted employees against employers. This powerful image serves as a reminder of both unity and division within society at that time—where steel workers fought tirelessly for better wages and improved living conditions while facing lockouts and punishment from those who held economic control. As we reflect upon this piece from Granger Art on Demand's collection, let us remember those who bravely stood up against injustice during this critical chapter in American labor history—the Homesteader strikers whose resilience shaped future movements advocating for fair treatment
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