Framed Print : Dr Barnardos children migrating to Canada
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Dr Barnardos children migrating to Canada
A group of boys from one of Dr Barnardos homes onboard ship as they emigrate from Britain to Canada. Such emigration schemes aimed to give orphaned or abandoned children new lives in Canada. Date: circa 1925
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Media ID 7181239
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Abandoned Aimed Emigrate Emigration Give Homes Lives Orphaned Schemes
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Dr Barnardos "Children Migrating to Canada" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a poignant moment in history as a group of children from Dr Barnardos homes embark on a new life in Canada. Each boy's expression tells a story of hope and determination, as they leave behind their old lives and begin anew in a far-off land. This beautifully framed print makes a thoughtful and inspiring addition to any home or office, serving as a reminder of the resilience and courage of these children and the important work of Dr Barnardos. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A New Life Awaits: Dr Barnardo's Boys Embark on their Voyage to Canada, circa 1925 This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the lives of a group of boys from Dr Barnardo's homes as they bid farewell to their homeland and embark on a journey to a new life in Canada. Established in the late 19th century by Thomas Barnardo, Dr Barnardo's was a charitable organization dedicated to providing shelter, care, and education for orphaned, abandoned, and destitute children in Britain. In an effort to offer these children a fresh start, Dr Barnardo's initiated emigration schemes that aimed to resettle them in Canada. The boys in this photograph, dressed in their best clothes and carrying their meager belongings, are about to board a ship that will carry them across the Atlantic Ocean to their new home. Their faces reflect a mix of excitement, apprehension, and sadness as they leave behind everything they have ever known. The emigration schemes, which began in the late 1800s and continued into the mid-1900s, were designed to provide these children with opportunities for a better future. They were often sponsored by Canadian farmers, who agreed to take them in and provide them with a home, food, and an education. The boys were also given a small amount of money, a sewing kit, and a Bible to help them get started in their new lives. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these children and the efforts of Dr Barnardo's to give them a chance at a better future. It also highlights the enduring human spirit and the resilience of those who, despite facing adversity, were determined to build a new life for themselves.
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