Convict Uniforms
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Convict Uniforms
Pictorial guide to different classes of convict uniform. Date: circa 1905
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Classes Convict Guide Pauper Pictorial Workhouse
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This intriguing pictorial guide from circa 1905 offers a glimpse into the various classes of convict uniforms used in workhouses and other institutions during that era. The image showcases a meticulously arranged display of convict garments, each representing a distinct classification. The first row of uniforms consists of the most severe attire, reserved for the most hardened criminals. These uniforms feature heavy, dark-colored fabric, with high collars and long sleeves, designed to instill a sense of discipline and submission. The second row exhibits the uniforms for less serious offenders. These garments are still drab and uniform, but they are lighter in color and feature shorter sleeves and lower collars. The third row showcases the uniforms for paupers and vagrants, who were often housed in the same institutions as convicts. These uniforms are similar in design to the convict uniforms but are typically made of even cheaper materials, reflecting the economic status of their wearers. The guide also includes a uniform for women, which is shown in the final row. The female convict uniform is similar in design to the male uniform, but it features a high collar and long sleeves to cover the neck and wrists. The precise arrangement of the uniforms in this guide underscores the importance of order and control within the workhouse system. The uniforms served not only as a means of identification but also as a visual reminder of the hierarchies and distinctions that existed within the institution. This pictorial guide offers a unique window into the social and cultural history of the time, providing insights into the treatment and perception of criminals, paupers, and other marginalized groups in society.
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