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Framed Print : Convicts working in garden, Millbank Prison
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Convicts working in garden, Millbank Prison
A warder supervises male convicts working in garden at Millbank Prison, London. They are pulling a large roller. A small dog is in attendance. Date: 1862
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Media ID 7181671
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Attendance Convicts Millbank Pauper Prison Pulling Roller Supervises Warder Workhouse
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Convicts Working in Garden at Millbank Prison" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. This historical masterpiece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a poignant moment in time as male convicts toil in the garden of Millbank Prison in London, under the watchful eye of a warder. The intriguing scene, set in 1862, showcases the convicts pulling a large roller while a small dog looks on, adding an unexpected element of companionship to this industrial setting. Add this evocative framed print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Millbank Prison in London during the year 1862. The image depicts a group of male convicts toiling in the prison garden, under the watchful eye of a warder. Dressed in their prison uniforms, the convicts are seen pulling a large roller, likely used to smooth out the garden paths or prepare the ground for planting. The hard labor required of them is evident in their focused expressions and the sweat on their brows. A small dog, perhaps belonging to the warder or one of the convicts, sits nearby, observing the scene with a curious and alert expression. The presence of the dog adds a sense of normalcy and even humanity to the otherwise stark and unforgiving prison environment. At the time, Millbank Prison was one of the largest and most notorious penitentiaries in England, housing both convicts and paupers. The prison system during this period emphasized punishment and reformation through hard labor, with inmates expected to work in various prison industries and gardens to contribute to the upkeep of the institution. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of Millbank Prison and the men who were held there, providing a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of the Victorian penal system.
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