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London Italian Children
Poor Italian immigrants playing with a concertina, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1
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Media ID 4350093
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10187640
Community Concertina Emigration Farringdon Immigrants Poor Saffron
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment of joy and connection amidst the challenges of poverty and displacement in the 1930s. The image, titled "Poor Italian Immigrants Playing with a Concertina, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1," depicts a group of Italian children huddled together on the cobblestone streets of London. Their faces are filled with delight as they play a lively tune on a concertina, an instrument commonly associated with Italian folk music. Saffron Hill, located in the Clerkenwell area of London, was once a notorious slum and a hub for Italian immigrants, who arrived in Britain in large numbers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these immigrants came from rural areas of Italy seeking work and a better life, but they faced significant challenges in their new home. They were often subjected to discrimination, poverty, and poor living conditions. Despite these hardships, the children in the photograph seem to be lost in the moment, their laughter and music transcending their circumstances. The image offers a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of communities in the face of adversity. It also serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage that immigrants have brought to Britain and the important role they continue to play in shaping its history. The photograph, taken in the 1930s, is a powerful reminder of the complex history of emigration and the experiences of Italian immigrants in Britain. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider the ongoing challenges and opportunities that come with migration and diversity in today's world.
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