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Lot # 950: 1931 "Hunger Army Marches on Capital Building", Poignant Depression Era Image

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 2/19/2024 10:00 PM to
3/9/2024 8:00 PM



1931 Large photograph of the "Hunger Army" which was essentially a group of unemployed men on their last leg, begging the United States government for help. In a scene that is reminiscent of January 6th, 2021, the group was trying to invade the capital building to get their point across. A cool image that we have never seen before, this was issued by Underwood and Underwood and stamped on the back with a full paper caption as well.

Size: 7.75x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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