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Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1920 (colour Litho)
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Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1920 (colour Litho)
696778 Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1920 (colour Litho) by Canadian School (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In addition to large-scale immigration, Canada lost approximately three million persons through emigration. Although Canada received millions of immigrants during this period many did not settle in Canada. Some migrants chose to travel through Canada on their way to the United States or returned to their homelands shortly after arriving in Canada.); Prismatic Pictures; Canadian, out of copyright
Media ID 22713882
© Prismatic Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Citizenship Colonisation Colonization Emigrate Emigration Equality Farmland Healthy Idealistic Immigrants Immigration Lifestyle Manual Migrants Migration New World Opportunities Opportunity Pacific Promise Prosperity Prosperous Quality Sunshine Trademark Trademarks Utopian Wholesome
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This vibrant and captivating poster from 1920 promotes emigration to Canada, showcasing the country's promise of a prosperous and wholesome life. Created by the Canadian School in the 20th century, this colourful lithograph captures the essence of Canada as an idealistic destination for European migrants seeking new opportunities. The poster highlights various aspects that make Canada appealing to potential immigrants. It emphasizes the abundance of agricultural work and farmland, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. The image depicts a picturesque countryside with a farmer working on his farm, representing a healthy lifestyle in harmony with nature. With its manual labor imagery and emphasis on agriculture, this advertisement appeals to those looking for quality work and a fresh start in the "new world". It also hints at equality and citizenship rights available to immigrants who choose Canada as their new home. While millions did immigrate to Canada during this period, it is important to note that many individuals used Canada merely as a transit point before heading towards the United States or returning back home. Nonetheless, this poster captures the utopian vision associated with colonization and showcases how Canada was perceived as an opportunity-filled land for those seeking better lives. Now part of a private collection but originally produced by Prismatic Pictures, this print serves as both historical documentation of immigration trends in early 20th-century Canada and an artistic representation of hope for migrants embarking on new beginnings.
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