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Poster Print : Irish emigrants leaving Queenstown (Cobh), the port for Cork, for the United States, 1874
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Irish emigrants leaving Queenstown (Cobh), the port for Cork, for the United States, 1874
Irish emigrants leaving Queenstown (Cobh), the port for Cork, for the United States, 1874. Some are buying last-minute trinkets and good luck tokens. A mixture of emotions are shown, from excitement and expectation to apprehension and sorrow at parting
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Media ID 14844694
© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images
Anticipation Apprehension Busy County Cork Crowded Departing Departure Emigrant Emigration Excitement Ireland Irish Leaving Liverpool Port Quai Quay Quayside Queenstown Sorrow Ann Ronan Pictures Cobh
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Irish emigrant poster print from Media Storehouse's Heritage Images collection. This evocative, 19th-century photograph depicts a poignant moment as Irish immigrants bid farewell to their homeland, boarding ships at Queenstown (Cobh), Cork, en route to the United States. The scene is filled with a mix of emotions – hope, anxiety, and determination – as people purchase last-minute trinkets and good luck tokens. Bring the rich history of Irish emigration to your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality poster print.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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.
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This print captures a poignant moment in history - Irish emigrants leaving Queenstown (Cobh), the port for Cork, bound for the United States in 1874. The bustling quayside is teeming with people, each one carrying their hopes and dreams of a better future across the vast ocean. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a range of emotions etched on the faces of these brave souls. Excitement radiates from some as they eagerly anticipate what lies ahead in the land of opportunity. They clutch last-minute trinkets and good luck tokens, perhaps seeking solace in these small mementos amidst the uncertainty that awaits them. Yet, alongside excitement, there is also apprehension and sorrow at parting. Some individuals can be seen wearing expressions tinged with sadness as they bid farewell to loved ones left behind. The weight of leaving their homeland weighs heavily on their hearts. The scene itself is chaotic yet filled with purpose. Ships line up along the quay ready to transport these hopeful emigrants towards new horizons. It's a testament to both human resilience and determination as they embark on an arduous journey into the unknown. This evocative engraving serves as a powerful reminder of Ireland's rich history of emigration during the 19th century, reflecting both personal stories and broader societal trends. It encapsulates not only individual aspirations but also larger themes such as economic hardship and political upheaval that drove many Irish men and
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