Mouse Mat : 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
Mouse Pad
Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 19.7cm x 24.2cm (7.8" x 9.5")
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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