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The Emigration of the Russian Jews - Sketches on board the Guion Liner "Wisconsin", 1891. Creator: Unknown. The Emigration of the Russian Jews - Sketches on board the Guion Liner "Wisconsin", 1891. Creator: Unknown
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The Emigration of the Russian Jews - Sketches on board the Guion Liner "Wisconsin", 1891. Creator: Unknown. The Emigration of the Russian Jews - Sketches on board the Guion Liner "Wisconsin", 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Emigration of the Russian Jews - Sketches on board the Guion Liner "Wisconsin", off Queenstown on Sunday Morning - The Ruling Passion, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
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The Emigration of the Russian Jews - Sketches on board the Guion Liner "Wisconsin", 1891, is a poignant and evocative image capturing the experience of Jewish refugees aboard the Guion Liner "Wisconsin" as they departed from Queenstown, Ireland, en route to their new lives in America. The exact creator of this engraving remains unknown, but it was published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper" in late 1891. The scene on the deck of the ship is filled with a sense of both anticipation and sadness. Jewish men and women, dressed in their best clothes, sit at a card table, engaged in a game as a way to pass the time during the long voyage. The deck is also filled with other passengers, some of whom appear deep in thought, while others seem more at ease, enjoying the fresh air and the view of the water. The emigration of Russian Jews during this period was driven by religious persecution and economic hardship, and the journey to America represented a chance for a new beginning. The passengers on the "Wisconsin" are shown here in a moment of leisure, but the underlying tension and uncertainty of their situation is palpable. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the human stories behind the statistics of migration and the enduring resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The "Wisconsin" was operated by the Liverpool and Great Western Steamship Company, and the ship's departure from Queenstown marked the beginning of a long and arduous journey across the Atlantic Ocean. The passengers would have faced many challenges during their voyage, including cramped quarters, rough seas, and the ever-present threat of illness. Despite these challenges, the hope of a better life in America kept them going, and the image of the "Wisconsin" and its passengers serves as a testament to the enduring human desire for a better future.
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