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Aylesbury Prison Laundry
Interior of laundry at Aylesbury prison. Uniformed women handle the washing on trolleys and in baskets which bear the convict arrow insignia. Date: circa 1900
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Arrow Aylesbury Baskets Bear Convict Handle Insignia Laundry Pauper Prison Trolleys Uniformed Washin G Workhouse
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.1cm (15.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the interior of Aylesbury Prison Laundry around the turn of the twentieth century. The image presents a stark contrast between the mundane and the penal, as uniformed women go about their daily tasks of washing prison garments. The laundry, located within the walls of the prison, served a dual purpose: providing essential services for the prison population while also offering opportunities for inmates to earn a small income through their labor. The women in the photograph handle the washing on large trolleys and in baskets, each bearing the distinctive convict arrow insignia. The arrow, a symbol of punishment and servitude, is a reminder of the women's incarcerated status. The laundry's austere atmosphere is further emphasized by the absence of natural light, with the only illumination coming from the dimly lit windows and the gas lamps. The laundry at Aylesbury Prison was not unlike the workhouses of the time, which also relied on the labor of paupers and inmates to maintain their operations. The women in this photograph, dressed in their uniforms, are likely serving time for various offenses and are part of the prison's workforce. Their tasks, though seemingly ordinary, were essential to the functioning of the prison and played a crucial role in the daily lives of the inmates. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the women who worked in the Aylesbury Prison Laundry and the harsh realities of life within the prison walls during the late Victorian era.
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