Ellis Island Collection

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. Immigrants to the United States at Ellis Island. Oil over a photograph, c1920

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1906. Portrait of a Ruthenian woman, possibly from Ukraine or Belarus, at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1906

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS. Trunks at Ellis Island belonging to arrivals debarking for New York, c1900

Immigrant waiting-room at Ellis Island, circa 1900
Detained immigrants waiting, Ellis Island, New York, late 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

ELLIS ISLAND: FAMILY, c1910. Portrait of a mother with her two daughters from the Netherlands, at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

ELLIS ISLAND, 1921. Italian immigrants arriving at Ellis Island aboard the S. S
ELLIS ISLAND, 1921. Italian immigrants arriving at Ellis Island aboard the S.S. Regina d Italia. Photograph, 1921

ELLIS ISLAND, c1910. A Dutch family at Ellis Island. Photograph, c1910

Ellis Island, New York, United States of America, North America

Immigrants Being Processed for entry into the United States at Ellis Island 1907-15 (b/w photo)
679287 Immigrants Being Processed for entry into the United States at Ellis Island 1907-15 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Immigrants Being Processed for entry into the United States at Ellis Island)

In the art pen at Ellis Island, 1908 (engraving)
1579917 In the art pen at Ellis Island, 1908 (engraving); (add.info.: Lawrence, Gainsborough, D. Teniers, Rubens, Raphael, Da Vinci, Titian, Durer, Velasquez, Van Dyke)

Irish (in tall hats), c.1900 (lithograph)
2603726 Irish (in tall hats), c.1900 (lithograph); (add.info.: Irish (in tall hats) and European immigrant families arriving in New York harbour

Immigrant children arriving in Ellis Island, New York, c.1910 (b/w photo)
2625247 Immigrant children arriving in Ellis Island, New York, c.1910 (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Italian at Ellis Island. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
Italian at Ellis Island

Ellis Island and Harbor, New York, c.between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Ellis Island and Harbor, New York, c.between 1900 and 1920. Statue of Liberty at far left

New York City views, skyline, between 1931 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
New York City views, skyline, between 1931 and 1938

New York, Ellis Island, National Museum of Immigration, Registry Room. windows
2005-202313-01

Ellis Island, New York, USA viewed from above in the New York Harbor

Statue of Liberty (Hudson River, Ellis Island and Manhattan behind), New York, USA

Statue of Liberty (Jersey City, Hudson River, Ellis Island and Manhattan behind), New York, USA

Ellis Island and Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

USA, New Jersey, Ellis Island

Ellis island, New York, USA

Immigrants Arrive At Ellis, New York, USA, c. 1895-1910 (b/w photo)
3585458 Immigrants Arrive At Ellis, New York, USA, c.1895-1910 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info)

Dutch Immigrant family
2628461 Dutch Immigrant family.; (add.info.: Dutch Immigrant family, Ellis Island, New York.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Arriving at Ellis Island, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
4072622 Arriving at Ellis Island, c.1920 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immigration station)

Dutch family, Ellis Island, c. 1915 (b / w photo)
4072623 Dutch family, Ellis Island, c.1915 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immigration station)

City of New-York, Brooklyn, Jersey City & Quarantine Station on Staten Island, c
5897737 City of New-York, Brooklyn, Jersey City & Quarantine Station on Staten Island, c.1850 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

European immigrants passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour
PNP256712 European immigrants passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour, 1892 (coloured engraving) by American School

At the gate of the new world, American immigration (litho)
6005051 At the gate of the new world, American immigration (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the gate of the new world, American immigration)

Immigrations tide again rising high (b / w photo)
6002607 Immigrations tide again rising high (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immigrations tide again rising high)

Inspection Room, Ellis Island, New York City, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
3964301 Inspection Room, Ellis Island, New York City, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd Immigration Station opened on Ellis Island in 1900)

US Government health officers on an emigrant ship, Quarantine Point, New York
PNP256700 US Government health officers on an emigrant ship, Quarantine Point, New York, 1887 (engraving) by American School

American War Bonds Poster, 1917 (colour litho)
PNP256703 American War Bonds Poster, 1917 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Port of New York, birds-eye view from the Battery looking south
NYH182461 The Port of New York, birds-eye view from the Battery looking south, engraved by Parsons & Atwater, published by Currier & Ives, 1872 (colour litho) by American School

Liberty Enlightening the World, 1883 (chromolithograph)
2622505 Liberty Enlightening the World, 1883 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Port of New York by Currier & Ives, 1892 (colour litho)
3036374 The Port of New York by Currier & Ives, 1892 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info)

Young Russian Jewess, Ellis Island, 1905 (gelatin silver print)
492502 Young Russian Jewess, Ellis Island, 1905 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: printed posthumously); Photo eChristies Images; American

Aerial View of New York and Brooklyn, engraved by T. H. Muller, published by L
NYH182490 Aerial View of New York and Brooklyn, engraved by T.H. Muller, published by L. Turgis, Paris, c.1850 (colour litho) by Simpson (fl.1855) (after)

The spring flood of immigration at the port of New York (b / w photo)
6002601 The spring flood of immigration at the port of New York (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Review of the United States Fleet in New York Harbour with the Statue of Liberty
NYH149724 Review of the United States Fleet in New York Harbour with the Statue of Liberty, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Meyer

Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, New York City, USA, c1905. Ellis Island served as the main immigration point for the US from 1892-1943, processing some 20 million immigrants

Immigrants to the USA landing at Ellis Island, New York, c1900. They head for the processing centre, each carrying a paper with an entry number which they hope will soon be traded for a visa

Aerial view of Ellis Island Immigration Station, New York, USA, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMEN, 1911. Portrait of three woman from Guadeloupe at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1911

IMMIGRANTS, 1900. Italian immigrants on board ship in New York harbor. Photograph, 1900

IMMIGRANT SHIP, 1906. Immigrants on the S.S. Patricia in New York harbor en route to Ellis Island, 1906

ELLIS ISLAND: EXAMINATION. Immigrants being examined for eye diseases at Ellis Island, early 20th century

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Ellis Island: A Gateway to Hope and Dreams" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where Ellis Island served as a beacon of hope for millions of immigrants seeking a better life in the United States. This captivating image captures the essence of that era, with oil brushstrokes delicately enhancing a photograph from around 1920. As we delve into this collection, we encounter faces filled with anticipation and uncertainty. In one portrait from 1906, a Ruthenian woman's eyes reflect both her homeland's rich heritage and her aspirations for a brighter future. Perhaps she hailed from Ukraine or Belarus, carrying dreams woven within her cultural tapestry. Trunks piled high at Ellis Island tell tales of journeys undertaken by those debarking for New York City. These humble suitcases hold cherished possessions and symbolize the courage it took to leave behind everything familiar in pursuit of new opportunities. The immigrant waiting-room scene circa 1900 reveals an atmosphere charged with emotions - anxiety mingling with excitement as families anxiously await their turn for inspection. Here, diverse cultures converge under one roof, forming an intricate mosaic that would shape America's identity forever. In another poignant snapshot from approximately 1910, we witness a Dutch mother standing proudly alongside her two daughters. Their expressions radiate determination and resilience; they are ready to embrace their new home while preserving their roots. Italian immigrants arrive on Ellis Island aboard the S. S. , capturing yet another chapter in this island's history. The year is 1921 - amidst bustling crowds and towering buildings on Manhattan's horizon; these newcomers carry dreams passed down through generations. A Dutch family poses against the backdrop in yet another timeless photograph taken around 1910. They stand united as they embark on their American journey together – hopeful pioneers forging ahead into uncharted territories. These images transport us back to an era when Ellis Island stood tall as America’s gateway to opportunity.