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S. S. AMSTERDAM, c1910. Immigrant women and children from Eastern Europe, sitting
S.S. AMSTERDAM, c1910.
Immigrant women and children from Eastern Europe, sitting on the deck of the S.S. Amsterdam, bound for America. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1910
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Media ID 12226894
1910 Babushka Benjamin Deck Eastern Europe Eastern European Floor Franc Frances Immigrant Johnston Mother Shawl Ship Steamship
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a poignant moment in history as immigrant women and children from Eastern Europe sit on the deck of the S. S. Amsterdam, bound for America around 1910. The image, taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, beautifully portrays the hopes and dreams of these individuals seeking a new life in a foreign land. The composition showcases a diverse group of mothers and their little ones seated on the ship's exterior floor. Clad in traditional babushkas and shawls, these brave women exude strength and resilience as they embark on this arduous journey across the Atlantic Ocean. The young boy featured in the foreground gazes curiously at the camera, perhaps pondering what awaits him in his new homeland. Meanwhile, an adorable girl sits beside her mother with an innocent expression that hints at both excitement and apprehension. This snapshot encapsulates early 20th-century immigration to America—a time when steamships like S. S. Amsterdam were vital conduits for those seeking better opportunities abroad. It serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by countless families who left behind everything they knew to pursue brighter futures. Frances Benjamin Johnston's masterful photography not only freezes this fleeting moment but also immortalizes these courageous souls who played pivotal roles in shaping American society during this transformative era.
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