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Emigrants from Strasbourg headed for America : note that on French emigrant ships there is waiter service
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1854 Emigrant Emigrants Emigration Headed Note Shipboard Strasbourg Waiter
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This evocative image captures the scene on board a French emigrant ship, the "Strasbourg," as it sailed towards America in 1854. The photograph, titled "Emigrants from Strasbourg Headed for America," offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of these intrepid travelers as they embarked on their journey to a new land. The photograph shows a group of emigrants gathered around a table in the ship's dining area, where they are being served by a waiter. The waiter, dressed in a formal uniform, carries a tray laden with plates and glasses, as he attends to the passengers with a practiced ease. The emigrants, dressed in their best clothes, seem to be enjoying their meal, some engaging in animated conversation, while others look out at the vast expanse of water before them with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. The note accompanying the photograph remarks on the surprising luxury of the waiter service on French emigrant ships, a testament to the fact that even in the midst of such a monumental journey, some semblance of comfort and normalcy was maintained. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the complex and often challenging process of emigration, as these individuals left behind their homes, families, and communities to start anew in a foreign land. This historical image provides a fascinating insight into the experiences of emigrants during the mid-19th century, a time when millions of people were uprooted from their homes in search of better opportunities and a new beginning. The photograph, taken from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique perspective on the human stories behind the larger historical narrative of emigration and the role that ships played in shaping the modern world.
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