Poster Print : Needlewomen emigrating to Australia aboard the Madagascar
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Needlewomen emigrating to Australia aboard the Madagascar
Needlewomen, made unemployed by mechanisation, emigrating to Australia aboard the Madagascar, with the help of a special fund. Date: 1853
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Media ID 14245976
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
1853 Aboard Emigrating Fund Homes Madagascar Mechanisation Special Unemployed Youth Childrens Made Needlewomen
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Needlewomen Emigrating to Australia Aboard the Madagascar" print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to 1853, when unemployment due to mechanisation forced a group of needlewomen to embark on a new journey – a voyage to Australia. This poignant and historically significant print tells the story of resilience and hope as these women, aided by a special fund, set sail for a land of opportunity. Add a touch of history and character to your walls with this exquisitely detailed and beautifully preserved print from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. Bringing the past to life, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, educators, and those who appreciate the rich tapestry of human experience. Order yours today and let this captivating image inspire and inform your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 46.7cm (33.3" x 18.4")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures a group of needlewomen, their faces etched with determination and hope, as they embark on a new journey aboard the Madagascar, bound for Australia in 1853. The needlewomen, made unemployed by the mechanisation of the textile industry in England, were part of a larger group of working-class families who sought a better future in the colonies. Their journey was made possible through the efforts of the Children's Emigration Home and Home for Waifs and Strays, a charitable organisation that aimed to provide shelter, care, and opportunities for children and families in need. The organisation raised funds to cover the cost of their passage to Australia, offering a fresh start in a land of promise. The children, bundled up against the cold and clinging to their mothers, add a sense of vulnerability to the scene. The women, many of whom were young and unmarried, would have faced significant challenges in the new world, but the prospect of a better life for themselves and their families drove them forward. The Madagascar, a sailing ship, would have been a far cry from the luxurious liners that would come to define ocean travel in the following decades. Conditions on board would have been cramped and uncomfortable, but the women and children endured the long journey, sustained by their hope for a brighter future. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by working-class families during the Industrial Revolution and the lengths they went to in search of a better life. It also highlights the important role that charitable organisations played in providing support and opportunities for those in need, and the enduring human spirit that drove people to seek out new opportunities, no matter the challenges they faced.
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