Milton Brooks

American, 1901 - 1956

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This is a photograph of a physical altercation in an urban setting. A group of individuals are engaged in a conflict, with some raising their arms and others in defensive positions. The setting appears to be a city street with pavement and a building wall in the background. There is a sense of chaos and movement as several figures in different clothing converge at the scene. The image is in black and white.
Milton Brooks, Ford Strikers Riot, April 3, 1941, gelatin silver print with applied color, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.613

Ford Strikers Riot

Milton Brooks · April 3, 1941 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2018.177.613