It was executed by the sculptor Johnathan Shahn and cast by the Niccl brothers. the oldest bronze foundry In the world. The painter Ben Shahn. being employed in the Resettlement Administration. was commissioned to execute a 50footlong fresco mural painting In the community building of the town. In this work he traced the history of the garment workers from their grim lives in the old countries through hardships as earl immigrants. and on through their gradual rise toward security and wellbeing as an American labor force. This painting. which has been reproduced in art publications around the world. ends with the resettlement of the garment workers in the new community. In early years.
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