Canvas Print : Waifs and Strays Society Caversham Home - Boys Packing for C
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Waifs and Strays Society Caversham Home - Boys Packing for C
Boys at the Waifs and Strays Society Home at Caversham, near Reading - boys about to emigrate to Canada are packing their belongings. Date: 1911
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Media ID 14378133
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Belongings Carehome Caversham Emigrate Orhanage Orphans Packing Services Strays Waifs Welfare Childrens
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print of 'Boys Packing for Canada' from the Waifs and Strays Society Home at Caversham, 1911. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment of hope and anticipation as young boys prepare to embark on their journey to a new life in Canada. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring history to life, adding depth, texture, and a touch of timeless charm to any room. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of the past, this print is not only a beautiful addition to your home decor but also a conversation starter. Order yours today and let the story unfold.
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
In this evocative photograph from 1911, a group of boys at the Waifs and Strays Society Home in Caversham, near Reading, England, are seen packing their belongings in preparation for emigration to Canada. Established in 1881, the Waifs and Strays Society was a leading children's charity that aimed to provide care and support for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The boys in the image, dressed in simple clothing and wearing caps or bowler hats, are busy wrapping up their meagre possessions in brown paper and securing them with string. The expression on their faces is a mix of anticipation, sadness, and determination as they prepare to leave their familiar surroundings and embark on a new life in a far-off land. The photograph captures the sense of hope and opportunity that emigration offered to these children, many of whom had experienced hardship and poverty in their early years. The Waifs and Strays Society played a crucial role in the lives of thousands of children, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment, education, and training. The decision to emigrate was not an easy one, and the boys in the photograph would have undergone rigorous selection and assessment before being deemed suitable for the journey. The Society worked closely with Canadian authorities and sponsors to ensure that the children were placed in caring homes or institutions upon arrival. This poignant image is a reminder of the vital role that charities and welfare services have played in providing care and support to vulnerable children throughout history. It also underscores the enduring human spirit and resilience of those who, despite facing adversity, were able to look forward to a brighter future.
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