Poster Print : Passengers on board an Emigrant Ship, 1884
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Passengers on board an Emigrant Ship, 1884
Scene showing passengers on the deck of an emigrant ship just prior to its departure from Britain, 1884. The passengers include babies, small children, wealthy people and a preacher. Most of the passengers look prosperous, heading for America by choice not out of desperation like the emigrants forty years before
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Media ID 4384201
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1884 Babies Choice Deck Departure Desperation Emigrant Emigrants Forty Heading Include Passengers Preacher Prior Prosperous Wealthy Years
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the evocative image "Passengers on board an Emigrant Ship, 1884" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This striking photograph transports you to a bygone era with its depiction of passengers on the deck of an emigrant ship, poised for departure from Britain in 1884. Witness the raw emotion and anticipation etched on the faces of the diverse crowd, including babies, small children, wealthy individuals, and a preacher. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office space for a touch of nostalgia and intrigue.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1884 captures a scene on the deck of an emigrant ship just before its departure from Britain. The passengers aboard include a diverse group of individuals, ranging from babies and small children to wealthy people and even a preacher. What sets this particular group apart is their appearance of prosperity - unlike the desperate emigrants who made the journey forty years prior, these passengers seem to be heading for America by choice rather than out of necessity.
The image offers a glimpse into a significant moment in history, showcasing the hopes and dreams of those embarking on this voyage to a new land. The contrast between the well-dressed wealthy travelers and the humble families with young children creates a poignant narrative that speaks to the varied motivations behind immigration during this time period.
As we study this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the courage and determination it took for these individuals to leave everything familiar behind in search of new opportunities across the ocean. Their stories are woven into the fabric of our shared history, serving as a reminder of the resilience and spirit that has driven generations of immigrants to seek better lives for themselves and their families.
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