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Italian emigrants in front of the Modane train station (Savoie), 1904 (b/w photo)
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Italian emigrants in front of the Modane train station (Savoie), 1904 (b/w photo)
PCT5618242 Italian emigrants in front of the Modane train station (Savoie), 1904 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Italian immigration in France at the beginning of the twentieth century - Emigration, migrants - Italian emigrants in front of the Modane train station (Savoie) - postcard sent in 1904, photograph by Pittier (photographer in Annecy)); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024
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© © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024 / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a moment frozen in time - Italian emigrants standing proudly in front of the Modane train station in Savoie, France, back in 1904. The faces of men, women, and children tell stories of hope, courage, and determination as they embark on a journey to a new land.
The postcard sent over a century ago immortalizes the wave of Italian immigration to France at the turn of the twentieth century. Each individual in the photograph represents dreams of a better future, leaving behind their homeland for opportunities unknown.
Photographed by Pittier in Annecy, this image is not just a historical record but also an emotional reminder of the sacrifices made by countless immigrants seeking refuge and prosperity abroad. The architecture of the train station stands tall behind them, symbolizing both departure and arrival points on their arduous voyage.
As we look at this snapshot from history today, we are reminded that migration is woven into the fabric of human existence. It serves as a poignant tribute to those who dared to venture into the unknown with nothing but faith and resilience guiding their way.
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