Antique Framed Print : Sleeping cell at Brixton Prison
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Sleeping cell at Brixton Prison
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Brixton Cell Pauper Prison Sleeping Workhouse
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 21.2cm x 24.4cm (8.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of life inside a sleeping cell at Brixton Prison in the late 19th century. The image offers a glimpse into the cramped and spartan conditions endured by prisoners, as well as paupers who were housed in the prison's workhouse. Brixton Prison, located in London, England, was notorious for its harsh treatment of inmates. The sleeping cells, designed to hold multiple prisoners, were the only place where they could rest. The narrow, wooden bunks are barely visible in the dimly lit room, with thin blankets and meager pillows providing the only comfort. The cell's cold, damp atmosphere is further emphasized by the condensation on the walls and the peeling paint. The presence of the workhouse inmates in the prison is a reflection of the Victorian era's harsh welfare system. Paupers, who were unable to support themselves, were often forced to live in workhouses, where they were required to work long hours in exchange for food and shelter. Those who were deemed unfit for work, such as the elderly, sick, or disabled, were housed in prison workhouses like Brixton. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh living conditions that existed during this period, and the stark contrast between the haves and have-nots in Victorian society. It also highlights the importance of social reforms, which led to the eventual closure of workhouses and the improvement of prison conditions.
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