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Portland Prison, Dorset
Portland Prison, Dorset - Stone cutting using a huge circular saw Date: 1912
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Assembly Circular Cutting Immense Labour Portland Prison Pulley Sawing Shed Workshop
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 25.1cm (15.6" x 9.9")
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.
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1. Title: "A Workshop of Stone: Portland Prison's Gargantuan Circular Saw in Action, 1912" This evocative photograph captures the raw power and industrious spirit of Portland Prison's stone cutting workshop in Dorset, England, during the early 20th century. Dating back to 1842, the prison was renowned for its extensive use of convict labour in quarrying and cutting the iconic Portland Stone, which was highly sought after for its distinctive hue and durability. In this image, a group of prisoners and workers are seen assembled around a massive, circular saw, their faces focused intently on the task at hand. The immense saw, with its impressive pulley system, cuts through a large slab of stone with ease, demonstrating the remarkable efficiency and productivity of the prison's industrial operations. The shed, filled with the dusty atmosphere of stone cutting, houses an array of tools and machinery, including various saws, hammers, and chisels. The workers, dressed in heavy clothing and protective goggles, are engrossed in their labour, their bodies moving in unison as they manoeuvre the heavy stone slabs into position for the circular saw. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of Portland Prison during its heyday as a major producer of Portland Stone. The image underscores the physical demands and intricacy of the stone cutting process, as well as the crucial role that labour and assembly played in transforming raw stone into a valuable commodity. The photograph's historical significance lies in its documentation of the prison's industrial operations, providing a tangible connection to the past and offering insight into the human stories behind the production of this iconic building material.
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