Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo mounted on black archival paper with its original caption mounted separately beneath the photograph. Overall measurements are approximately 8⅜ × 8 inches. The original caption identifies the scene as riot damage in Amritsar during the 1947 Partition of India. The image shows a soldier standing guard amid streets choked with rubble from riot-blasted buildings following violence associated with the creation of the new dominions of India and Pakistan. An outstanding historical press photograph documenting the devastating aftermath of one of the twentieth century's largest forced migrations. From the archive of a Pittsburgh-area newspaper with expected editorial handling and age-related wear. Please see photos.
