Photographic Print : Needlewomen emigrating to Australia - Home at Hatton Garden
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Needlewomen emigrating to Australia - Home at Hatton Garden
A transit home at Hatton Garden for needlewomen, made unemployed by mechanisation, emigrating to Australia with the help of a special fund. Date: 1853
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Media ID 14245972
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
1853 Emigrating Fund Hatton Homes Mechanisation Special Transit Unemployed Youth Childrens Made Needlewomen
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite 'Needlewomen emigrating to Australia - Home at Hatton Garden' photographic print from Media Storehouse. This poignant image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the spirit of the 1853 transit home at Hatton Garden in London. Established to help unemployed needlewomen, who had been displaced by mechanisation, emigrate to Australia with the assistance of a special fund, this evocative photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era. Bring the history and stories of these brave women into your home or office, and add a touch of timeless charm to your decor. Order your 'Needlewomen emigrating to Australia - Home at Hatton Garden' photographic print today and make history come alive.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.1cm (12" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of departure for a group of needlewomen and their children as they prepare to embark on a new life in Australia, following their unemployment due to mechanisation in England. The photograph was taken at the transit home at Hatton Garden in 1853, a temporary shelter established to provide care and support for these women and their children before their journey overseas. During the mid-19th century, the textile industry in England underwent significant changes with the introduction of mechanised manufacturing processes, leading to widespread unemployment among skilled craftswomen, including needlewomen. In response, various charities and organisations, including the Female Emigration Society, stepped in to help these women and their families by providing financial assistance and facilitating their emigration to Australia. The transit home at Hatton Garden served as a crucial stopover for these families, providing them with essential provisions, medical care, and temporary accommodation before they boarded their ships. The children in this photograph, dressed in their best clothes, are likely to have spent their final days in England at the home, surrounded by the comfort and care of their fellow travellers and the dedicated staff. This poignant image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the lives of these women and their children, as they leave behind their old lives and embark on a new journey towards an uncertain future in a far-off land. The transit home at Hatton Garden represents a vital chapter in the history of social housing and the provision of care for the most vulnerable members of society during times of economic upheaval.
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