Jigsaw Puzzle : Swedish Emigrants
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Swedish Emigrants
Emigrants on a railwaystation on their way to Gothenburg forwarding to USA. Date: 1890
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Media ID 7212545
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Departure Departures Emigrating Emigration Families Leaving Stations Waiting
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the rich history of Swedish emigration with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately detailed puzzle, featuring the image "Swedish Emigrants" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to a railway station in 1890. Witness the excitement and anticipation of families as they prepare to embark on their journey to Gothenburg, forward to the USA. Engage in a fun and rewarding experience as you piece together this beautiful puzzle, capturing a moment in history that continues to shape our world today.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of departure for a group of Swedish emigrants at a railway station in the late 19th century. Dressed in their best clothes and carrying their meager possessions, the families huddle together, their faces a mix of excitement, sadness, and uncertainty as they prepare to embark on the long journey to Gothenburg, the gateway to the United States. The steam engine of the train looms in the background, a symbol of the modern world and the promise of a new life in America. Emigration from Sweden to the United States reached record levels in the late 19th century, driven by poverty, political unrest, and the allure of opportunity in the New World. The journey was long and arduous, involving a sea voyage across the Atlantic followed by a train ride to the Midwest. Many emigrants traveled in large groups, forming communities and networks that would help them adjust to their new lives. The photograph offers a glimpse into the human side of this historical phenomenon, revealing the emotions and experiences of those who left behind their homeland in search of a better future. The families in the photograph are a reminder of the millions of people who have left their native lands throughout history in search of opportunity and a better life, and the sacrifices they made in the process.
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