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English prison life: treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails, 1907 (print)
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English prison life: treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails, 1907 (print)
537585 English prison life: treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails, 1907 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: France was suffering from the Apaches at this time, and some thought the prisons should be made less comfortable and more like British ones. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, November 1907.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 32119694
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1907 Apaches Cat O Nine Tails Comfortable Discipline Hard Journal November Petit Prison Prisons Suffering Thought Time Treadmill Britisch Britisch Punishment Uk United Kingdom
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This print from 1907 offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of English prison life during that era. Captured by an anonymous French School artist, the image showcases two distinct forms of punishment employed within these walls: the treadmill for hard labor and the notorious cat-o-nine-tails. In this striking composition, we witness prisoners toiling away on a large treadmill, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. This grueling task was designed to break their spirits through endless physical exertion. Alongside it hangs the dreaded cat-o-nine-tails, a whip consisting of multiple knotted lashes used as a means of discipline and inflicting pain upon those who dared to defy authority. The historical context surrounding this image is crucial in understanding its significance. At the time, France was grappling with social unrest caused by criminal gangs known as "the Apaches". In response, some individuals believed that adopting stricter British prison practices would deter crime more effectively than France's comparatively comfortable penal system. Originally published in Le Petit Journal in November 1907, this thought-provoking print sheds light on an important chapter in European history when debates about crime prevention and punishment were at their peak. Through its vivid colors and meticulous details, it invites us to reflect on the human cost of justice systems while reminding us that even behind bars, hope can still flicker amidst suffering.
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