Canvas Print : Emigrants leaving Britain for Canada, Liverpool, 1909
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Emigrants leaving Britain for Canada, Liverpool, 1909
Photograph showing British emigrants boarding the Allan Liner Virginian at Liverpool Dock, bound for Canada, 1909
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Media ID 4382343
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10219473
Allan Boarding Bound Dock Emigrants Leaving Liverpool Liner
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Emigrants leaving Britain for Canada, Liverpool, 1909" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph depicts a pivotal moment in history as British emigrants bid farewell to their homeland, boarding the Allan Liner Virginian at Liverpool Dock, en route to a new life in Canada. Add this stunning piece to your wall and bring the rich history of emigration to your home, with the vibrant colors and textures of our premium Canvas Prints. Experience the depth and detail of this historic image like never before.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 print captures a poignant moment in history as British emigrants prepare to leave their homeland for a new life in Canada. Taken at Liverpool Dock in 1909, the image shows families boarding the Allan Liner Virginian, their faces filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The hustle and bustle of the dock, with luggage being loaded onto the ship and well-wishers bidding farewell, adds to the sense of anticipation.
The photograph is a snapshot of a significant chapter in British migration history, reflecting the economic hardships and opportunities that drove many to seek better prospects overseas. It serves as a reminder of the courage and resilience displayed by these emigrants as they embarked on a journey into the unknown.
The composition of the image is striking, with lines of people snaking up gangplanks towards the waiting ship, framed against the backdrop of Liverpool's bustling port. The monochrome tones lend an air of nostalgia to this historical moment frozen in time.
As we gaze upon this scene from over a century ago, we are reminded of our shared human experience - one marked by farewells and new beginnings, hopes and dreams carried across oceans. This print is not just a visual record but also an emotional connection to those who dared to venture forth into uncharted waters for a chance at a better future.
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