Framed Print : Laundry, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
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Laundry, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates work in the laundry washhouse at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse, the institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for Inebriates, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden for the treatment of women alcoholics
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Media ID 4471203
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22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Laundry, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk" print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory in Norfolk, where inmates toiled in the laundry washhouse once housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse. The authenticity of this historical snapshot is guaranteed by the Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each framed print is meticulously crafted with a focus on preserving the rich details of this intriguing moment in history. Bring a touch of the past into your home or office with this engaging and thought-provoking piece.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in the daily life of the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory in Guiltcross, Norfolk, circa 1908. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse, the institution was one of several operated by the National Institutions for Inebriates, a charitable organization privately run by the Reverend Harold Burden for the treatment of women alcoholics. The women, dressed in simple, shapeless frocks, work diligently at the laundry washhouse, washing and mending clothes for both the institution and the local community. The scene is set in an Edwardian era setting, with a wooden bench and iron table in the foreground, and a large, iron wash tub and clothes wringer in the background. The women, some with bowls in hand, appear focused on their tasks, their expressions revealing a mix of determination and weariness. The laundry work was an essential part of the reformatory's program, providing the women with a sense of purpose and helping to instill a work ethic that would aid in their eventual reintegration into society. The Reverend Burden's philanthropic efforts were an important step in addressing the social issue of poverty and alcoholism during this historical period, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the women who sought treatment and rehabilitation at the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory.
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