Canvas Print : Needlewomen emigrating to Australia aboard the Madagascar
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Needlewomen emigrating to Australia aboard the Madagascar
Needlewomen, made unemployed by mechanisation, emigrating to Australia aboard the Madagascar, with the help of a special fund. Date: 1853
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Media ID 14245976
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
1853 Aboard Emigrating Fund Homes Madagascar Mechanisation Special Unemployed Youth Childrens Made Needlewomen
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Needlewomen emigrating to Australia aboard the Madagascar" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph, taken in 1853, tells the poignant story of unemployed needlewomen seeking a new life in Australia, aided by a special fund. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home or office and add depth and character to any space. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are printed using premium inks and materials, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Order yours today and make a statement with this unique and thought-provoking piece of art.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 poignant image captures a group of needlewomen, their faces etched with determination and hope, as they embark on a new journey aboard the Madagascar, bound for Australia in 1853. The needlewomen, made unemployed by the mechanisation of the textile industry in England, were part of a larger group of working-class families who sought a better future in the colonies. Their journey was made possible through the efforts of the Children's Emigration Home and Home for Waifs and Strays, a charitable organisation that aimed to provide shelter, care, and opportunities for children and families in need. The organisation raised funds to cover the cost of their passage to Australia, offering a fresh start in a land of promise. The children, bundled up against the cold and clinging to their mothers, add a sense of vulnerability to the scene. The women, many of whom were young and unmarried, would have faced significant challenges in the new world, but the prospect of a better life for themselves and their families drove them forward. The Madagascar, a sailing ship, would have been a far cry from the luxurious liners that would come to define ocean travel in the following decades. Conditions on board would have been cramped and uncomfortable, but the women and children endured the long journey, sustained by their hope for a brighter future. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by working-class families during the Industrial Revolution and the lengths they went to in search of a better life. It also highlights the important role that charitable organisations played in providing support and opportunities for those in need, and the enduring human spirit that drove people to seek out new opportunities, no matter the challenges they faced.
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