Metal 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
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this poignant image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the determination and hope in the eyes of young boys at the Waifs and Strays Society Home in Caversham, as they prepare to embark on a new journey to Canada in 1911. Our premium metal prints offer vibrant colors, stunning clarity, and a sleek, modern design that adds depth and dimension to your space. Preserve this piece of history and evoke emotion with every glance. Order your Metal Print today and make it a cherished addition to your home decor.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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
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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