Paper Posters

Baker & Godwin No. 9 | The Constitution is Not a Parchment Guarantee | Little Rock Poster | Retro-Futurism 80s Art Print | Civil Rights 1957




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    The Constitution is Not a Parchment Guarantee.

    This poster is a powerful statement on the nature of law and liberty. It argues that rights written on parchment are meaningless without the will and the power to enforce them. The design reframes a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement—the 101st Airborne enforcing integration in Little Rock, Arkansas—through the lens of a gritty, 80s action movie computer interface. The acid distortion, blue tint, and classic green-yellow IBM VGA font give the historical photograph a retro-futuristic feel. The text reinforces the message: a "WARNING!" box displays the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, while the central phrase reminds us that the Constitution is not self-enforcing. The anachronistic branding of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) links this 1957 event to the original fight to preserve the Union and its laws.

    .: Three paper options - Fine art, Semi-glossy and Matte
    .: Paper thickness (JONDO): Fine Art: 285 g/m², Semi-Glossy: 180 g/m², Matte: 200 g/m²
    .: Paper thickness (Printify Choice): Semi-Glossy: 260 g/m², Matte: 189 g/m²
    .: Multiple sizes to choose from
    .: Horizontal and vertical options available

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    Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
    Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from USA (JONDO) and Japan (Printify Choice)
    Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.