Canvas Print : American soldiers returning home with English brides, WW1
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American soldiers returning home with English brides, WW1
American soldiers on board the Aquitania at Liverpool preparing to sail home accompanied by English wives who they had married while in Britain during the First World War. In total, there were 75 English brides on board the ship. Date: 1919
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Media ID 14169418
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Americans Anglo Aquitania Bride Brides Couples Emigrating Emigration Returning Wives Yanks 1919
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "American soldiers returning home with English brides, WW1" canvas print from Media Storehouse, exclusively licensed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a poignant moment in history as American soldiers, having married English brides while serving in Britain during the First World War, prepare to sail home aboard the majestic RMS Aquitania at Liverpool. The high-quality canvas print brings the rich details of this historic scene to life, with vibrant colors and sharp contrasts that will make it a cherished addition to any home or office. Immerse yourself in the past and add a touch of history to your space with this beautiful canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 the aftermath of the First World War, a poignant scene unfolded on the deck of the RMS Aquitania as 75 English brides bid farewell to their loved ones in Liverpool, England. The brides, dressed in their finest wedding attire, were about to embark on a new journey with their American husbands, who were returning home after serving their country overseas. The Aquitania, a luxurious ocean liner, was a symbol of hope and new beginnings for these couples, who had met and fallen in love amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. The First World War saw an unprecedented wave of emigration from Europe to America, with many young women from Britain seeking a better life across the Atlantic. The soldiers, who had been stationed in Britain, were often drawn to these women, forming deep connections that would last a lifetime. The sight of these American soldiers, many of them young and in uniform, returning home with their English brides was a testament to the enduring power of love and the human spirit. The year was 1919, and the end of the war was in sight. The world was changing, and these couples represented the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Anglo-American relations. The Aquitania, with its grandeur and elegance, provided a fitting backdrop for this momentous occasion. As the ship sailed away from the shores of Liverpool, the brides looked back, their hearts filled with a mix of excitement and sadness, as they embarked on a new journey to a new land, leaving behind their families and friends. This photograph captures a moment in history, a moment of hope and new beginnings, a moment that would be remembered for generations to come.
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