Framed Prints
Framed Print of Departure of Irish emigrants, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Departure of Irish emigrants, 1881. The doleful countenances and demeanour of these poor people, waiting on the platform of a railway station for the train which must convey them to a port of embarkation, should not be regarded as protesting against emigration to America or elsewhere, if this be considered the best remedy for the distress of the agricultural peasantry. We have read and heard some very decided opinions, from persons of great practical acquaintance with the industrial capabilities of the West of Ireland people, and with the conditions of those new lands of promise [ie Canada and the United States] to which they are invited to transfer their labour, in hope of a secure and comfortable livelihood...However woe-begone and sorrowful they look - the Irish are most affectionate to their kindred - at the moment of parting from those dearest to them, and from the home of their youth, it is yet to be hoped that they will hail the arrival in Manitoba, or wherever they are going, with a cheerful alacrity, and will soon be engaged in profitable work. Any testimonies...proving that Irish emigrants of this class have actually done well in the New World should be published for the consolation of those who sympathise with their lot'. From "Illustrated London News", 1881. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 47272246
Agricultural Labourer Class Controversial Controversy Dais Departing Departure Emigrant Emigrants Emigrating Emigration Emotional Farm Hands Farm Labourers Farm Workers Farmhands Farmworkers Irish Labourer Labourers Leaving Migrant Migrants Migrating Migration Navvy New World Parting Passenger Passengers Platform Railway Station Sadness Shawl Shawls Station Train Station Working Class
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
