Premium Framed Print : Baby Abandoned / 1860
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Baby Abandoned / 1860
A mother abandoning her child at a convent baby wheel
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Media ID 589132
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1860 Abandoned Abandoning Adoption Convent Drop Drops Unwanted Wheel
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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 haunting print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a heartbreaking moment in history - a mother abandoning her child at a convent baby wheel in 1860. The image depicts the desperation and sorrow of a mother who feels she has no other choice but to leave her baby behind, hoping for a better life for the child.
The concept of the baby wheel, also known as foundling wheels or revolving cradles, was common in Europe during this time period as a way for mothers to safely abandon their unwanted children without fear of prosecution. These wheels were often located at convents or orphanages, where infants could be left anonymously by turning the wheel and ringing a bell to alert caretakers.
In this particular photograph, we see the silhouette of the mother as she walks away from her precious bundle, leaving them in the care of strangers. The scene is filled with emotion and speaks volumes about the harsh realities faced by women and children in the past.
As we reflect on this powerful image, we are reminded of the importance of compassion and understanding towards those who find themselves in desperate situations. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far society has come in terms of supporting vulnerable families and children in need.
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