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Framed Print : Emigration. Irish Emigration. The Emigration Agents Office
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Emigration. Irish Emigration. The Emigration Agents Office
Engraving of the Emigration Office at Cork, of Mr G. O Neil. Crowded with men discussing business and reading papers and families with women and children sitting on boxes, waiting for their ship
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Media ID 4391147
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1851 Boxes Business Cork Crowded Discussing Emigration Families Off Ice Papers Waiting
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring the evocative engraving "Emigration. Irish Emigration. The Emigration Agents Office" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating piece, depicting the bustling scene of the Emigration Office at Cork, is a poignant reminder of the rich history of Irish emigration. The detailed image captures the atmosphere of the office, with men engrossed in business transactions and families, filled with hope and anticipation, waiting with their belongings for their ship. Our high-quality framed prints bring this historical moment to life, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Experience the storytelling power of this beautiful piece, as it transports you back in time.
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 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 engraving, titled 'The Emigration Office at Cork,' offers a glimpse into the bustling scene of Ireland's Emigration Agents Office in the mid-19th century. The year was 1851, and the port city of Cork served as a major hub for Irish emigrants setting sail for a new life abroad. The image, produced by G.O'Neil, captures the raw emotion and anticipation of those about to embark on a journey that would change their lives forever. The engraving portrays a crowded room filled with men engrossed in business transactions and reading papers, their faces etched with concern and determination. Families, huddled together on wooden crates and boxes, wait patiently with women and children, their expressions a mix of anxiety and hope. The air is thick with the palpable sense of uncertainty and the promise of a new beginning. The Emigration Office at Cork was a place where dreams were born and lives were altered. It was a place where the Irish, driven by economic hardship and the prospect of a better future, came to seek assistance and guidance from the agents who would help them navigate the complex and often treacherous waters of the Atlantic. As the men conducted their business, the families waited, their eyes fixed on the horizon, their hearts filled with hope and the promise of a new life. The ships, anchored offshore, loomed large on the horizon, a symbol of the unknown and the adventure that awaited those brave enough to make the journey. This historical engraving offers a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the lengths to which people will go to secure a better future for themselves and their loved ones. The Emigration Office at Cork stands as a testament to the indomitable Irish spirit and the enduring legacy of those who dared to dream and to leave their homeland in search of a new beginning.
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