Fine Art Print : BABY ABANDONED IN TOUR
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BABY ABANDONED IN TOUR
The " tour" in which parents could place infants they wished to abandon. When the bell was pulled the sisters would revolve the tour 180 degrees and collect the baby
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Media ID 584331
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Abandon Abandoned Adoption Bell Collect Degrees Drop Drops Infants Parents Pulled Sisters Unwanted Wished Revolve
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Mary Evans Picture Library, featuring the haunting image of 'Baby Abandoned in the Tour' by an unknown artist. This poignant and thought-provoking print offers a glimpse into historical practices, depicting an abandoned infant in a 19th-century 'tour' - a heart-wrenching reminder of a bygone era. Add this captivating piece to your collection and let the story unfold as you ponder the emotions and history it evokes.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 53.3cm (11.9" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 image captures the unsettling reality of the 'Baby Drop' or 'Baby Tour' in 19th century Europe. Abandoned in the corner of a dimly lit room, an ornate, wooden structure stands as a chilling testament to a time when unwanted infants were left at the mercy of the elements and the goodwill of others. The 'Baby Drop' or 'Baby Tour,' as it was also known, was a controversial and little-known practice that allowed parents, often under the guise of anonymity, to place their unwanted or unwanted-at-the-time infants into the device. The bell, suspended above the tour, was pulled by those in need of abandoning their child. Once the bell was pulled, the sisters responsible for operating the tour would revolve it 180 degrees, collecting the abandoned infants and providing them with a chance at life through adoption. This historical photograph, taken in the late 1800s, offers a glimpse into the complex and often overlooked history of adoption and the lengths some went to in order to ensure the survival of unwanted children. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the ongoing importance of supporting and advocating for the welfare of all children, particularly those who are unwanted or unwanted-at-the-time.
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