Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo with its original caption printed directly on the photograph. Measures approximately 6¼ × 9 inches. The caption identifies the scene as Muslim refugees departing the New Delhi area for Pakistan during the 1947 Partition of India. The striking image shows refugees making use of every available space on the train, riding inside, on the roof, and between the railcars during one of the largest mass migrations in modern history. A powerful documentary photograph capturing the human impact of Partition, complete with its original AP caption and expected editorial wear from newspaper archive use. Please see photos.
