Poster Print : Passengers on the gangway, Liverpool, 1870
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Passengers on the gangway, Liverpool, 1870
Engraving showing two emigrants, a mother and child, being helped on board ship at Liverpool by a uniformed member of the crew, 1870
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Media ID 4384807
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Crew Emigrants Gangway Helped Liverpool Member Passengers Uniformed
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Passengers on the Gangway, Liverpool, 1870" print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the bustling port of Liverpool in the late 19th century. Witness the poignant moment as two intrepid emigrants, a mother and her child, are helped aboard a ship by a uniformed crew member. The intricate detail and rich history of this print offer a unique glimpse into the past, making it an exquisite addition to any home or office. Bring the stories of our ancestors and the history of immigration to life with this beautiful, rights-managed print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42.4cm x 42cm (16.7" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 engraving, titled 'Passengers on the Gangway, Liverpool, 1870,' captures a poignant moment in the history of transatlantic emigration. The image shows two determined figures, a mother and her young child, making their way onto a departing ship at the bustling port of Liverpool. The mother clutches her child tightly, her expression a mixture of anxiety and relief, as a uniformed member of the ship's crew extends a helping hand to guide them aboard. The boarding process was a crucial and often chaotic part of the emigration journey. Thousands of hopeful immigrants, many of them penniless and weary from their long voyage from Europe, would gather at the docks, eager to begin a new life in the New World. The crew members, dressed in their smart uniforms, would work tirelessly to ensure the safe and efficient loading of passengers and cargo. This engraving, produced in 1870, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of the mass migration that shaped the history of both Europe and the Americas. The image is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of those who left their homelands in search of a better future, and the crucial role that ports like Liverpool played in the global movement of people and ideas. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the passengers' clothing to the ropes and rigging of the ship, transport us back in time, allowing us to experience a moment in history that continues to resonate with us today.
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