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A crowd on a Norwegian pier waving goodby to relatives emigrating to America on a ship that has already weighed anchor
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A crowd on a Norwegian pier waving goodby to relatives emigrating to America on a ship that has already weighed anchor
A crowd on a Norwegian pier waving goodby to relatives emigrating to America on a ship that has already weighed anchor Norway Oslo. Date of Photograph:1905 ca
Underwood & Underwood
PDC-F-002409-0000
Media ID 33271655
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Contemporary History Subjects Emigrant Emigration Immigration History Of Contemporary Nations Membership Norway Of A Social Phenomenon Of Social Rapport Person And Social Status Pier Populations Ship Territories By Water Emigration For Transportation Naval And River Society And Politics
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. In this photograph captured around 1905, we are transported back in time to a bustling Norwegian pier. The scene is filled with emotion as a crowd gathers to bid farewell to their loved ones embarking on a life-changing journey across the Atlantic Ocean towards America. As the ship has already weighed anchor, anticipation and sadness mingle in the air. The architecture of the pier stands tall and proud, symbolizing both its functional purpose as a transportation hub and its significance within society. This structure serves as a testament to Norway's rich history of contemporary nations, populations, territories, and its place in emigration immigration. Every individual present represents a unique story of hope, dreams, and aspirations for a better future. Their social status becomes irrelevant at this moment; instead, they unite under the common bond of shared experiences and emotions. This poignant image captures not only an important social phenomenon but also reflects upon society's complex relationship with politics during that era. It highlights how emigration was deeply intertwined with larger historical events shaping Norway's narrative. The ship itself looms large in the background—a vessel representing both freedom from hardship and uncertainty ahead. Its presence underscores the method of transportation by water which played such an integral role in connecting distant lands during this period. Photographed by Underwood & Underwood for Alinari, this print offers us an invaluable glimpse into history—reminding us of our collective past while inspiring contemplation about our own journeys today. Let it serve as a reminder that behind every migration lies stories waiting to be told—stories that shape our understanding of ourselves and our world.
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