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Fine Art Print : Six-year-old girl making six Atlantics crossing alone. Six-year-old Miss Sylvia
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Six-year-old girl making six Atlantics crossing alone. Six-year-old Miss Sylvia
Six-year-old girl making six Atlantics crossing alone.
Six-year-old Miss Sylvia Cavanagh is leaving in the Queen Mary from Southampton tomorrow (Wednesday) to make her sixth Atlantic crossing alone. Sylvia has been staying with her aunt at Rottingdean, Sussex, but our home is at Boston, Massachusetts.
Photo shows, Sylvia, packing, her suitcase.
3 May 1938
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 11263212
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the remarkable story of six-year-old Miss Sylvia Cavanagh in this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Widely known as 'The Little Voyager,' Sylvia made an astounding six solo Atlantic crossings aboard the iconic Queen Mary starting from the tender age of six. This evocative image, taken by TopFoto.co.uk, beautifully encapsulates the spirit of adventure, resilience, and determination that defined Sylvia's incredible journey. Bring this inspiring piece into your home to ignite conversations and evoke a sense of wonder and awe.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53.6cm (16.5" x 21.1")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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
In this photo print, we are transported back to a significant moment in history. The year is 1938, between the wars, and a brave six-year-old girl named Miss Sylvia Cavanagh is about to embark on her sixth solo Atlantic crossing. As she prepares for her journey aboard the majestic Queen Mary from Southampton, England to her home in Boston, Massachusetts, Sylvia can be seen diligently packing her suitcase. This image captures the spirit of adventure and resilience that defined an era. In a time when travel was far less accessible than it is today, especially for young children, Sylvia's determination shines through as she fearlessly takes on this incredible feat alone. The monochrome tones add a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the photograph while emphasizing the gravity of Sylvia's accomplishment. It serves as a reminder of how much our world has changed over the years. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Europeana photography archives courtesy of TopFoto. co. uk, we cannot help but marvel at the courage and independence displayed by this young girl. Her story serves as an inspiration for generations to come - reminding us that age should never limit our dreams or ambitions.
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