Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1939 Memphis Beale Street Storefronts Photo. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Produced circa 1971 by the New York Committee to Free Angela Davis, this iconic protest poster presents a head-and-shoulders portrait of Davis beneath the urgent demand that became a rallying cry heard around the world. The artwork belongs to the Yanker poster collection, a major archive of twentieth-century political graphics.
Davis was arrested in October 1970 and held for sixteen months before standing trial. Her case drew worldwide attention, sparking an international campaign of posters, rallies, and petitions. She was acquitted of all charges in June 1972 after a widely followed trial in San Jose, California.
The poster emerged from the grassroots organizing efforts of the New York Committee to Free Angela Davis, headquartered on West Fifteenth Street in Manhattan. Such committees mobilized supporters in cities across the country, turning her image into one of the most recognizable symbols of political activism of the era.
This resonant artwork stands as a testament to the power of visual media in shaping public opinion during a period of intense political debate, offering a window into the activist movements that defined an era. It appeals to collectors of American protest art, civil rights era graphics, and twentieth-century history.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1939 Memphis Beale Street Storefronts Photo. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Produced circa 1971 by the New York Committee to Free Angela Davis, this iconic protest poster presents a head-and-shoulders portrait of Davis beneath the urgent demand that became a rallying cry heard around the world. The artwork belongs to the Yanker poster collection, a major archive of twentieth-century political graphics.
Davis was arrested in October 1970 and held for sixteen months before standing trial. Her case drew worldwide attention, sparking an international campaign of posters, rallies, and petitions. She was acquitted of all charges in June 1972 after a widely followed trial in San Jose, California.
The poster emerged from the grassroots organizing efforts of the New York Committee to Free Angela Davis, headquartered on West Fifteenth Street in Manhattan. Such committees mobilized supporters in cities across the country, turning her image into one of the most recognizable symbols of political activism of the era.
This resonant artwork stands as a testament to the power of visual media in shaping public opinion during a period of intense political debate, offering a window into the activist movements that defined an era. It appeals to collectors of American protest art, civil rights era graphics, and twentieth-century history.
