COAL SHORTAGE, 1906. They seem to pull well together. Miner and operator keeping coal out of reach of a needy woman. Cover illustration of Harpers Weekly, 31 March 1906
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COAL SHORTAGE, 1906. They seem to pull well together. Miner and operator keeping coal out of reach of a needy woman. Cover illustration of Harpers Weekly, 31 March 1906
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Media ID 7563093
1906 Bucket Coal Cold Cover Miner Operator Political Poor Shawl Shortage Snow Winter
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This powerful and thought-provoking print titled "COAL SHORTAGE, 1906. They seem to pull well together" captures the harsh reality of a coal shortage during a bitterly cold winter in America. The image, originally featured as the cover illustration of Harper's Weekly on March 31,1906, speaks volumes about the socio-political climate of that era. In this striking engraving, we witness a poignant scene unfolding before our eyes. A needy woman desperately reaches out for coal while being held back by both a miner and an operator who appear to be working in unison against her plight. The artist skillfully portrays their collective effort to keep the precious resource out of her reach. The woman's shawl wrapped tightly around her shoulders serves as a visual reminder of her vulnerability and dire circumstances. As snowflakes fall gently from above, it becomes evident that she is not alone in facing these hardships; countless others are also affected by this scarcity. Through this artwork, we are confronted with questions about social inequality and economic disparity that continue to resonate today. It serves as a stark reminder of how basic necessities can become weapons when controlled by those in power. This historic photograph print from Granger Art on Demand offers us an opportunity to reflect upon past struggles while urging us to address present-day challenges surrounding poverty and access to essential resources like coal during times of need.
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