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Canvas Print : Immigrants getting on trains at New York, 1886
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Immigrants getting on trains at New York, 1886
Engraving showing immigrant families waiting to board a train at New York Cental Station, 1886. This train was bound for the Mid-West of America
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Media ID 4384093
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1886 Bound Families Immigrant Immigrants Trains Waiting
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring an inspiring historical image of "Immigrants getting on trains at New York, 1886." This evocative engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the spirit of hope and determination as families eagerly await their turn to board a train bound for the Mid-West of America. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this captivating moment in time to your home or office, allowing you to relive history and ignite conversations. Experience the rich details and vibrant colors that only a canvas print can deliver. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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 evocative engraving, created in 1886, captures a poignant moment in American history as immigrants, many with their families and belongings in tow, wait anxiously at New York Central Station to board trains bound for the Mid-West. The image, titled "Immigrants Boarding a Train for the West," offers a glimpse into the mass migration that defined the late 19th century. The decade of the 1880s saw an unprecedented influx of immigrants to the United States, with over 8 million new arrivals between 1880 and 1890. The majority of these newcomers hailed from Southern and Eastern Europe, seeking better opportunities and a new life in the land of promise. The scene at the station is one of anticipation and excitement, as well as uncertainty and apprehension. Families huddle together, their faces etched with hope and determination. Suitcases and trunks are piled high, filled with the few possessions they could carry with them on their journey. The train, a symbol of progress and opportunity, looms in the background, ready to whisk them away to their new homes in the Mid-West. The image is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the enduring allure of the American Dream. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that many immigrants faced as they embarked on their new lives in a strange and unfamiliar land. The engraving also underscores the importance of transportation in shaping the course of American history, as trains played a crucial role in connecting the country and facilitating the movement of people and goods across vast distances.
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