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Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House Technical Home - Tailors Sh
Boys at work in the tailors shop at the Fordham House Technical Home on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: early 1900s
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Media ID 14262046
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Avenue Fordham Homes Shaftesbury Tailors Technical
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 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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
In this evocative photograph from the early 1900s, we witness a lively scene at the Fordham House Technical Home tailor shop on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. Run by the Shaftesbury Homes, this institution was dedicated to providing education, training, and shelter for underprivileged boys. The image captures the boys in their work environment, engaged in the meticulous process of tailoring clothing. The boys, dressed in their uniforms, are focused on their tasks, some measuring fabric with rulers, others cutting patterns, and others sewing. The shop is filled with the hum of sewing machines and the rustle of fabric. The atmosphere is one of industry and purpose, as the boys learn valuable skills that would prepare them for employment in the tailoring trade. The Fordham House Technical Home was an important part of the social fabric of London during this era. It provided a safe and supportive environment for boys who may have otherwise faced poverty, neglect, or abuse. The Shaftesbury Homes, which were founded in 1886, were known for their innovative approach to social welfare, and the tailor shop at Fordham House was just one of many initiatives designed to help young people gain the skills they needed to build better lives for themselves. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the spirit of community and the importance of vocational training were at the forefront of social reform efforts. It is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and the impact it can have on individuals and communities.
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