Hungarian refugees, Buchs, Switzerland, 1956

This 1956 image shows a group of Hungarian refugees at a likely arrival point in Buchs, Switzerland. Central figures include two women in distinctive long coats and a man aiding one as they navigate the outdoor setting, with a crowd of similarly dressed individuals gathered nearby, indicative of the period's challenging conditions.

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photograph
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FORTEPAN / ETH Zürich
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This 1956 image shows a group of Hungarian refugees at a likely arrival point in Buchs, Switzerland. Central figures include two women in distinctive long coats and a man aiding one as they navigate the outdoor setting, with a crowd of similarly dressed individuals gathered nearby, indicative of the period's challenging conditions.
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Hungarian refugees, Buchs, Switzerland, 1956
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magyar menekültek.
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This 1956 image shows a group of Hungarian refugees at a likely arrival point in Buchs, Switzerland. Central figures include two women in distinctive long coats and a man aiding one as they navigate the outdoor setting, with a crowd of similarly dressed individuals gathered nearby, indicative of the period's challenging conditions.
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1956
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Buchs
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ETH Zürich
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Hungarian refugees, Buchs, Switzerland, 1956
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This 1956 image shows a group of Hungarian refugees at a likely arrival point in Buchs, Switzerland. Central figures include two women in distinctive long coats and a man aiding one as they navigate the outdoor setting, with a crowd of similarly dressed individuals gathered nearby, indicative of the period's challenging conditions.
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refugees
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20th-century history
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outdoor scenes
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Hungarian immigrants
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post-war migration
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train station
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outdoor gathering
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1956
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Switzerland
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Buchs
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Hungarian
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The image depicts a group of people gathered in an outdoor setting, likely near a train station or arrival point. The foreground features three individuals walking together. On the left, a woman in a long, dark coat with a belted waist is holding a light-colored bag, possibly made of woven material. She has short, styled hair and a serious expression as she moves forward. Next to her is a woman wearing a long coat with a belt; her coat appears to be made of a shiny substance and she has light-colored hair pulled back. The bag she carries has a circular pattern, suggesting it contains items. To her right is a man in a long overcoat with a hat, guiding her arm through his. He has a neutral expression and is walking closely beside them. In the background, there is a group of people standing under a structure with a slanted roof, which suggests the possibility of shelter from weather elements. The crowd consists of various individuals dressed in similar long coats, many wearing hats, indicating a cool to cold climate. There are also visible mountains in the distance beneath a cloudy sky. The ground is gravelly, indicating an outdoor environment, and the overall lighting suggests it may be early morning or late afternoon, due to the soft shadowing. The setting and attire imply a time period reflective of the mid-20th century.
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