Canvas Print : Examining Passports at Ellis Island, New York, 1911
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Examining Passports at Ellis Island, New York, 1911
Photograph showing immigrants queuing up at the passport control on Ellis Island, New York, 1911
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Media ID 4382901
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Control Ellis Examining Immigrants Passport Passports Queuing
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Discover the history and beauty of the past with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "Examining Passports at Ellis Island, New York, 1911" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph offers a glimpse into the immigrant experience, showcasing a line of determined individuals as they undergo passport inspection at Ellis Island in 1911. With intricate details and authentic textures, our high-quality canvas prints bring the history to life in your home or office. Elevate your decor while honoring the rich stories of our collective past.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 17.8cm (21" x 7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of immigration to the United States, as immigrants wait in line at the passport control on Ellis Island, New York, in 1911. The image, titled "Examining Passports at Ellis Island, New York, 1911," offers a glimpse into the rigorous process that millions of newcomers underwent upon their arrival at the iconic island. Established in 1892, Ellis Island served as the primary gateway for immigrants entering the United States by sea until 1954. The island's facilities were designed to process and inspect the thousands of hopeful individuals seeking a new life in America. In this photograph, we see a long line of immigrants, mostly women and children, standing patiently as their passports are inspected by stern-looking officials. The atmosphere is tense, yet orderly, with the immigrants dressed in their best clothes, carrying their few belongings, and clutching their documents tightly. The examination of passports was a crucial step in the immigration process, ensuring that each individual was who they claimed to be and that they were not carrying any prohibited items. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and intricate history of immigration to the United States, as well as the determination and resilience of those who braved the journey to build a new life in a new land. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an essential aspect of American history. It is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the ongoing quest for a better future, as well as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs that come with the pursuit of a new beginning.
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