God Save Ireland
Creator: Gallagher, Chris A.Publisher: Emerald Publishing Company,Date/Date Range Produced: 1895
Language: EnglishRegion Depicted: IrelandDimensions: 59 cm x 73 cm.
Printing Process: ChromolithographMaterial Type: PaperHistorical Context: The broadside depicts Ireland in the throes of political and social turmoil brought on by harsh British rule and a series of natural disasters including the Famine of the 1840's. It is also a way to persuade the Irish to come to the United States for a better life as illustrated with the figures of Columbia handing Erin representing Ireland a sword for deliverance from the problems of the country. In the end thousands of Irish left for America to try and better their lives.
LC Call Number: DA955 1895.G3
OCLC: 1391238487
Accession Number: OML-1895-113