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Fine Art Print : The Strangers Home, Limehouse, 1870
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The Strangers Home, Limehouse, 1870
Engraving showing the interior of one of the rooms of the Strangers Home for Asiatics, Africans and South Sea Islanders in West India Dock Road, Limehouse, London, 1870. This home offered accomodation to the foreign sailors and servants arriving at the London Docks in their thousands every year, at that time
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Accomodation Africans Arriving Dock Docks Foreign Limehouse Offered Rooms Sailors Servants Thousands Asiatics Year
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of The Strangers Home, Limehouse, 1870. This captivating engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the historic Strangers Home in London. Established to provide shelter and support for Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders, this unique institution is brought to life through the intricate details of this beautiful print. Add an air of history and culture to your home or office with this stunning addition to your art collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
Step back in time to 1870 with this engraving showing the interior of one of the rooms at The Strangers Home in Limehouse, London. This historical image offers a glimpse into a unique establishment that provided accommodation for foreign sailors and servants arriving at the bustling London Docks.
The Strangers Home catered to Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders who arrived by the thousands each year, seeking shelter and respite from their long journeys. The home was an important import during a time when international travel was on the rise and London was a hub of activity.
In this engraving, we see a snapshot of daily life within the walls of The Strangers Home - perhaps a sailor unpacking his belongings or a servant preparing for rest after a long day's work. The details captured in this print transport us back to a bygone era, offering insight into the challenges faced by those far from home.
As we admire this piece of history preserved through art, we are reminded of the importance of hospitality and compassion towards strangers in our midst. Let this engraving serve as a reminder of our shared humanity across borders and cultures.
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