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Immigrants At Xmas
December 1870: A group of immigrants in Australia at Christmas time, when many thought of home. Original Artwork: Engraving Home Sweet Home! by W Ralston Original Publication: Illustrated London News - pub. 1870 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Immigrants At Xmas
Media ID 9871349
1870 1879 Arts Culture And Entertainment Black Black And White Christmas Consumerproduct Group Holiday Home Lifestyles Males Sadness Time White Format 1106 Emigration And Immigration Laziness Reflective
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Bring the spirit of the holiday season and the joy of tradition together with the Media Storehouse "Immigrants At Xmas" jigsaw puzzle. This captivating puzzle, featuring an engraving from the Hulton Archive entitled "Home Sweet Home" (December 1870), transports you back in time to a heartwarming scene of immigrants celebrating Christmas in Australia. Connect the past with the present as you piece together this intricately detailed puzzle, creating a cherished memory that will last for generations.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Immigrants At Xmas - A Glimpse of Home in a Distant Land
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant photograph captures the essence of longing and nostalgia during Christmas time in Australia, circa December 1870. The group of immigrants depicted here, their faces etched with sadness and reflection, stand as a testament to the bittersweet emotions that often accompany the holiday season when one is far away from home. The original artwork titled "Engraving Home Sweet Home!" by W Ralston beautifully portrays these individuals who have left their homelands behind in search of new opportunities. In this moment frozen in time, we witness their yearning for familiar traditions and loved ones left behind. As they gather around a simple wooden box adorned with festive decorations, it serves as a reminder of both the simplicity and complexity of life as an immigrant. Despite being surrounded by unfamiliar landscapes and customs, these men find solace in each other's company during this special time. The horizontal composition adds depth to the scene while emphasizing the vastness of Australasia where they now reside. This image encapsulates not only their physical displacement but also speaks to universal themes such as homesickness, resilience, and hope for brighter futures. In our fast-paced world today, let us pause for a moment to reflect on those who have journeyed far from home seeking better lives. May this photograph serve as a timeless reminder that amidst all celebrations, there are those whose hearts ache for what was left behind - reminding us to
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