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Red Star Line to Canada poster
Poster produced by the Red Star Line shipping company promoting its service from Southampton in Britain to Canada via Cherbourg. It features a wholesome looking farmer, waving his hat and standing amidst a field of corn or wheat; an indication that many of the people travelling to Canada in the first half of the twentieth century were emigrants
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Arable Corn Emigrants Emigration Farmer Shipping Southampton Wheat
22"x18" Modern Frame
Add a piece of historical maritime charm to your home or office with our Framed Red Star Line to Canada Poster from Media Storehouse. This authentic reproduction, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic Red Star Line poster produced by the shipping company promoting its service from Southampton, Britain to Canada via Cherbourg. Each frame is meticulously crafted to preserve and enhance the rich colors and details of the original print, making it a perfect addition to any decor. Transport yourself back in time with this captivating piece of history.
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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 31.7cm x 50.8cm (12.5" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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 poster, produced by the Red Star Line shipping company in the early 20th century, promotes the company's service from Southampton in Britain to Canada via Cherbourg. The image captures the spirit of hope and new beginnings that drew countless emigrants to Canada during this period. At the heart of the poster is a wholesome-looking farmer, waving his hat and standing amidst a lush, golden field of corn or wheat. The farmer's expression is filled with determination and optimism, as if to say that a new life in Canada awaits those who are willing to work the land. The rolling hills and expansive sky in the background further emphasize the vast opportunities that lay ahead for those making the journey. The Red Star Line, established in 1871, was a leading shipping company that facilitated the mass emigration from Europe to North America. This poster is a testament to the company's role in shaping the history of transatlantic migration and the settlement of Canada. The arable land and the promise of a better life drew many people to Canada, and the Red Star Line played a crucial role in making that dream a reality. This historical poster is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the emigrants who left their homelands in search of a new life in Canada. The image of the farmer, standing proudly in the field, continues to inspire and resonate with the millions of Canadians whose ancestors made the same journey over a century ago.
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