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Antique Framed Print : PRISONS: THE TOMBS, 1913. The Tombs, New York Citys main prison at Leonard and Centre Streets
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PRISONS: THE TOMBS, 1913. The Tombs, New York Citys main prison at Leonard and Centre Streets
PRISONS: THE TOMBS, 1913.
The Tombs, New York Citys main prison at Leonard and Centre Streets, and the connecting Bridge of Sighs. Photographed in 1913
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Media ID 12236149
1913 Automobile Bridge Carriage Confinement Crime Manhattan New York City Prison Punishment Sidewalk Skyline Wagon Bridge Of Sighs
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 20.2cm (9.6" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
PRISONS - THE TOMBS, 1913 - A Glimpse into New York City's Dark Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the year 1913, offering a haunting glimpse into the heart of New York City's main prison, The Tombs. Located at Leonard and Centre Streets, this imposing architectural marvel stands as a symbol of confinement and punishment in an era long gone. The image captures not only the grandeur of the building itself but also its connection to the outside world through the iconic Bridge of Sighs. As we peer through time, we witness horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles passing by on bustling city streets. The sight is both mesmerizing and chilling. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of a different era when crime was rampant in Manhattan. It transports us to an age where sidewalks were filled with individuals who may have once walked these very streets before finding themselves locked away within these walls. As we contemplate this historical artifact, our minds wander to those who experienced life inside The Tombs - their hopes, fears, and dreams forever confined within its cold embrace. This image invites us to reflect on society's approach to punishment throughout history while reminding us that even amidst towering buildings and busy streets lies a hidden world where justice takes on an entirely different meaning. Let this print serve as a testament to our collective past – an eternal reminder that behind every skyline there are stories waiting to be told.
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