The Homestead Riot–The Pinkerton Men Leaving the Barges After the Surrender.

Creator
W.P. Snyder after a photograph by Dabbs

Context
The July 16th cover of Harper’s Weekly featured this image, representing the surrender of the Pinkerton Detectives.

Audience
Readers of Harper’s Weekly

Purpose
To keep the general public informed of events

Historical Significance
This cover illustration conveys the vast numbers of strikers and their overwhelming force against the Pinkerton detectives. It depicts the solidarity of the workers, but does not portray the animosity shown to the defeated Pinkertons.

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